Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S31

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 4 years prior to the S31 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up versus the S31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 provides exterior 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) whilst the Nikon S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Nikon S31 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the S31.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and S31 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and S31.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.