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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3000 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 S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the S3000 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up versus the S3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm Z300 S3000 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Fujifilm Z300

 S3000 Fujifilm Z300 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm Z300 S3000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 features 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) whilst the Nikon S3000 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the S3000.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and S3000.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3000 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Travel photography highlights
54
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography information
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screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging information
Nikon S3000 Vlogging information
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touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (155g)
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quite wide (27mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S3000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 155g (0.34 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model NP-45 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $150