Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5100
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced August 2010
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Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the S5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S5100
| Fujifilm Z30 | S5100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm Z30
| S5100 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S5100
| Fujifilm Z30 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 provides physical measurements 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 S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the S5100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and S5100 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and S5100.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5100 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-08-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 8cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 3 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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) | 132 grams (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | NP-45 | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $150 | $200 |
