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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(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
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the S6100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the S6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm Z30 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S6100 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm Z30 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the S6100.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and S6100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and S6100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6100 to provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (110g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S6100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2011-02-09
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $195