Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S80
Portability
95 Imaging
32 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
21 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S80 Key Specs
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
(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 S80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Released September 2010
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On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and S80 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores against the S80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 and Nikon Coolpix S80. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery and Nikon S80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S80
| Fujifilm Z300 | S80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Fujifilm Z300
| S80 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | June 2009 | Fresher by 15 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 819k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+589k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S80
| Fujifilm Z300 | S80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S80 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the S80.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and S80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and S80.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S80 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
Nikon S80 Portrait photography information
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Nikon S80 Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S80 Travel photography details
has touch to focus
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S80 Landscape photography information
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S80 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Nikon Coolpix S80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Nikon Coolpix S80 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-06-12 | 2010-09-08 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-6.4 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 7cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 819k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.3fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - | 150 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45 | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $191 |