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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S30 (1/3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was introduced very close to the S30 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores versus the S30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S30 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 S30 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the S30.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S30.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography features
Nikon S30 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
24
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
51
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography details
Nikon S30 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
28
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
environment proof
low frames per second (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
Nikon S30 Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
52
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (214 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
25
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S30 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
23
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (214 grams)
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Nikon Coolpix S30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 220 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $119