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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S31

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S31 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
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S31 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z33WP and Nikon S31, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was introduced 5 years prior to the S31 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores versus the S31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm Z33WP S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 S31 Fujifilm Z33WP 
RevealedJune 2013July 2009Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm Z33WP S31 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got outside 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 S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP against the S31.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and S31 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and S31.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z33WP uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography details
Nikon S31 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography details
Nikon S31 Street photography details
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography info
Nikon S31 Sports photography info
23
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (110g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography info
Nikon S31 Landscape photography info
26
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
30
great max aperture (f)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging advice
Nikon S31 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPNikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Nikon Coolpix S31
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-01 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
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 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $197 $90