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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Released February 2009
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 3 years before the S8200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm Z30 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S8200 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kSharper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm Z30 S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 features external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the S8200.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and S8200 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and S8200.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Nikon S8200 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (213g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
Nikon S8200 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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