Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2100
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33 Features
13 Overall
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35 Features
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
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Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm Z30 was released 10 months before the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony S2100
| Fujifilm Z30 | S2100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm Z30
| S2100 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony S2100
| Fujifilm Z30 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the S2100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and S2100.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony S2100 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 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 All around 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 | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $150 | $0 |
