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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 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
  • Announced June 2009
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the S230 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was released 5 months after the S230 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up versus the S230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S230

 Fujifilm Z300 S230 

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Fujifilm Z300

 S230 Fujifilm Z300 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S230

 Fujifilm Z300 S230 
IntroducedJune 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S230 has sizing of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and the S230.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and S230.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Nikon S230
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
57
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S230 Sports photography highlights
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Travel photography camera
54
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S230 Landscape photography advice
31
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging details
Nikon S230 Vlogging details
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S230
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Nikon Coolpix S230
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-06-12 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 2000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 115g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $150