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Fujifilm Z110 vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix Z110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm Z110 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z110
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 145g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm Z110 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm Z110 versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z110 (14MP) and S230 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z110 was brought out 2 years later than the S230 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z110 scores versus the S230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z110 over the Nikon S230

 Fujifilm Z110 S230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Fujifilm Z110

 S230 Fujifilm Z110 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z110 and Nikon S230

 Fujifilm Z110 S230 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z110 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z110 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z110 versus Nikon S230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z110 vs the S230.

Fujifilm Z110 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z110 and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z110 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z110 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z110 and S230.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm Z110 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Z110 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z110 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z110 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z110 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z110
Portrait photography with Nikon S230
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z110 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
55
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z110 Sports photography info
Nikon S230 Sports photography info
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z110 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S230 Travel photography highlights
68
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z110 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S230 Landscape photography advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
31
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z110 Vlogging details
Nikon S230 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm Z110 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z110 and Nikon S230
 Fujifilm FinePix Z110Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z110 Nikon Coolpix S230
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 2000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 115 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 220 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $150