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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S30

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S30 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Nikon S30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 3 years before the S30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores vs the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm Z33WP S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 S30 Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm Z33WP S30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the S30.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and S30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and S30.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z33WP contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography factors
Nikon S30 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
24
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography advice
Nikon S30 Street photography advice
60
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Nikon S30
23
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
28
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Travel photography with Nikon S30
59
lighter than others in class (110g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
52
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (214g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography factors
Nikon S30 Landscape photography factors
26
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
25
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging info
Nikon S30 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
23
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 240 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-45 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $197 $119