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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S31

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR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 S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S31 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S31 (1/2.9") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 4 months prior to the S31 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up vs the S31 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm F900EXR S31 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 S31 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm F900EXR S31 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the S31.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S31 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S31.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S31 Portrait photography highlights
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography info
Nikon S31 Street photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
52
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography advice
Nikon S31 Sports photography advice
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
terrible battery (260 shots)
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S31
66
lighter than competition (232 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon S31 Landscape photography advice
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
terrible battery (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging features
Nikon S31 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
24
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRNikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Nikon Coolpix S31
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-30 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
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 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $90