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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 3 years earlier than the S6300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the S6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm Z30 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S6300 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm Z30 S6300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the S6300.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and S6300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and S6300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6300 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
Nikon S6300 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Nikon S6300
56
lighter than others in class (110g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S6300
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
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") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 - 230 shots
Style of battery - 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 One One
Launch pricing $150 $200