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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the S01 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was revealed 5 years earlier than the S01 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up vs the S01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S01

 Fujifilm Z300 S01 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Fujifilm Z300

 S01 Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedJune 2013June 2009Newer by 49 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S01

 Fujifilm Z300 S01 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S01 has sizing of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the S01.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and S01 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and S01.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
Portrait photography with Nikon S01
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
55
lighter than average in class (96g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Sports photography camera
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Nikon S01
54
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
lighter than average in class (96 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S01 Landscape photography details
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging advice
Nikon S01 Vlogging advice
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
27
touch screen
lighter than average in class (96g)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S01
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Nikon Coolpix S01
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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 155g (0.34 lbs) 96g (0.21 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 190 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One -
Pricing at release $0 $170