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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Released February 2009
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 3 years before the S30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the S30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm Z30 S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S30 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm Z30 S30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the S30.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and S30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and S30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
Nikon S30 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (110g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S30 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather proof
low fps (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
52
weather proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (214g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
26
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Nikon S30 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
23
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (214 grams)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NP-45 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $119