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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was revealed 13 months later than the S30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades vs the S30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm F900EXR S30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 S30 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm F900EXR S30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the S30.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S30 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
25
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography features
Nikon S30 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
51
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography info
Nikon S30 Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
low battery power (260 per charge)
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
environment sealing
max fps low (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (232 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (214 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
26
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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features face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (214g)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-30 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $119