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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Released February 2009
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S9100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm Z30 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S9100 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm Z30 S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the S9100.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and S9100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and S9100.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9100 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
Nikon S9100 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
lighter than competition (214g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
39
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9100 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $329