Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S33

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and S33 (13MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 7 years before the S33 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the S33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Nikon Coolpix S33. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 provides outside measurements 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 S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the S33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and S33 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and S33.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z30 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S33 will give extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.