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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6000 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 S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and S6000 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 11 months prior to the S6000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the S6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S6000

 Fujifilm Z30 S6000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S6000 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S6000

 Fujifilm Z30 S6000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 offers outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the S6000.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and S6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and S6000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6000 to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography features
Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Nikon S6000 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (110g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S6000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 110g (0.24 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID NP-45 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $300