Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony S2100

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.