Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8100
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Launched September 2010
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Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 18 months before the S8100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the S8100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S8100
| Fujifilm Z30 | S8100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm Z30
| S8100 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S8100
| Fujifilm Z30 | S8100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got external 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 S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the S8100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and S8100 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and S8100.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8100 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-09-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
| 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | - | 220 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $150 | $299 |