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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S02

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced June 2009
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S02 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and S02 (13MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was brought out 5 years before the S02 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades vs the S02 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S02

 Fujifilm Z300 S02 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Fujifilm Z300

 S02 Fujifilm Z300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013June 2009Fresher by 51 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S02

 Fujifilm Z300 S02 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z300 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S02 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the S02.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and S02 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and S02.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z300 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S02 will show more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
Nikon S02 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent MP (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
58
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Sports photography camera
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography advice
Nikon S02 Travel photography advice
54
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
decent MP (13MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S02 Landscape photography details
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
33
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Nikon S02
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
33
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S02
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Nikon Coolpix S02
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-06-12 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 1.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 100 gr (0.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 210 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One -
Launch pricing $0 $177