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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3100 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
  • Revealed June 2009
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z300 versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and S3100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled 20 months prior to the S3100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades against the S3100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S3100

 Fujifilm Z300 S3100 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Fujifilm Z300

 S3100 Fujifilm Z300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011June 2009Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S3100

 Fujifilm Z300 S3100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z300 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z300 versus Nikon S3100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the S3100.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and S3100.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3100 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography info
Nikon S3100 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (155g)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Sports photography camera
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Nikon S3100
54
supports touch focus
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (155g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Landscape photography camera
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Nikon S3100
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S3100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2011-02-09
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 118 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $139