Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Nikon Coolpix S30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon S30
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | S30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
S30 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S30
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | S30 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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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 |