Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S30
Fujifilm Z30 | S30 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm Z30
S30 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S30
Fujifilm Z30 | S30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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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 |