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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P7100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P7000
  • Later Model is Nikon P7700
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P7100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was revealed 4 years prior to the P7100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the P7100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon P7100

 Fujifilm Z30 P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Fujifilm Z30

 P7100 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon P7100

 Fujifilm Z30 P7100 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 provides physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has proportions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon P7100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the P7100.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and P7100 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and P7100.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z30 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Nikon P7100
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography highlights
Nikon P7100 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (110g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (395g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 per charge)
low frames per second (1.3 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Nikon P7100 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average (110g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
56
good battery life (350 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than others (395 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Nikon P7100 Vlogging features
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lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than others (395 grams)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon P7100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix P7100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2012-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 165
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $750