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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5300 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 S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and S5300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 5 years before the S5300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the S5300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S5300

 Fujifilm Z30 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S5300 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S5300

 Fujifilm Z30 S5300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 offers outside 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 S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the S5300.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and S5300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and S5300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S5300 to provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
Nikon S5300 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Nikon S5300 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competition (138 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Nikon S5300 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
35
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (138g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S5300
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 138 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 180 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $180