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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 6 years prior to the S810c which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the S810c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S810c

 Fujifilm Z30 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Fujifilm Z30

 S810c Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedApril 2014February 2009Newer by 62 months
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S810c

 Fujifilm Z30 S810c 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 has got exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S810c in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the S810c.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and S810c is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and S810c.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S810c to produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Nikon S810c
55
lighter than competition (110g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (216g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
Nikon S810c Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Nikon S810c Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (110g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competitors in class (216g)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (216g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S810c
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2014-04-10
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 - 270 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $350