Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S9100
Fujifilm Z30 | S9100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm Z30
S9100 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S9100
Fujifilm Z30 | S9100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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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 |