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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 3 years before the S3300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the S3300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm Z35 S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S3300 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm Z35 S3300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the S3300.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and S3300 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and S3300.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Nikon S3300
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography information
Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than average (128g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S3300
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 180 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $99