Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230
95 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 & Nikon Coolpix S230. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery & Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S230
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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Fujifilm Z300
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S230
Fujifilm Z300 | S230 | |||
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Introduced | June 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S230 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
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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 |