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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 3 years prior to the S6200 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the S6200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S6200

 Fujifilm Z30 S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S6200 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S6200

 Fujifilm Z30 S6200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 provides outside 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 S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the S6200.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and S6200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and S6200.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to give more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Nikon S6200 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Nikon S6200
25
lighter than competitors (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S6200
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $229