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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 3 years before the S30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the S30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm Z35 S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S30 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm Z35 S30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 features outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the S30.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and S30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and S30.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 includes the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S30 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
24
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
Nikon S30 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Nikon S30
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
28
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proofing
low fps (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
Nikon S30 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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weather proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (214g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
25
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
23
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (214 grams)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 125g (0.28 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-45A 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
Price at launch $130 $119