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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was revealed 5 years before the S3600 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the S3600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm Z30 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S3600 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm Z30 S3600 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 has exterior dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the S3600.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and S3600 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and S3600.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (110g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3600 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (110g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
40
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Nikon S3600
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 8cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 230 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $150 $200