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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4100 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 S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and S4100 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was announced 20 months earlier than the S4100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores vs the S4100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S4100

 Fujifilm Z300 S4100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Fujifilm Z300

 S4100 Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedFebruary 2011June 2009Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S4100

 Fujifilm Z300 S4100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 has got external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S4100 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the S4100.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and S4100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and S4100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S4100 to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (155g)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
Sports photography with Nikon S4100
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Nikon S4100
54
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (155g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
offers touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
31
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Nikon S4100
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (155g)
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S4100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 190 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $140