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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 10 months prior to the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony S2000

 Fujifilm Z30 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S2000 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony S2000

 Fujifilm Z30 S2000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the S2000.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and S2000.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
27
screen size is decent (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony S2000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-45 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $225