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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S7000 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
  • Announced June 2009
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and S7000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was manufactured 6 years before the S7000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores against the S7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S7000

 Fujifilm Z300 S7000 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Fujifilm Z300

 S7000 Fujifilm Z300 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2009Newer by 68 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S7000

 Fujifilm Z300 S7000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S7000 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the S7000.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and S7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and S7000.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S7000 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S7000 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography information
Nikon S7000 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (165 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography advice
Nikon S7000 Sports photography advice
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Nikon S7000
54
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
terrible battery power (180 shots)
more heavy than average (165 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Nikon S7000
31
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S7000 as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (155g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (165g)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S7000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-06-12 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 9.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 180 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $280