Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S31
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S31 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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F) lens
- 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
- Launched June 2013

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S31 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") posses different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 5 years prior to the S31 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the S31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S31 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S31
Fujifilm Z30 | S31 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm Z30
S31 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 52 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S31
Fujifilm Z30 | S31 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 features outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S31 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the S31.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and S31 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and S31.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S31 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Nikon Coolpix S31 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Nikon Coolpix S31 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.9" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.96 x 3.72mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 18.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
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 | - | 260 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $90 |