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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the S630 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 6 months after the S630 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores versus the S630 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon S630

 Fujifilm Z35 S630 

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S630 Fujifilm Z35 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S630

 Fujifilm Z35 S630 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the S630.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and S630.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S630 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
Nikon S630 Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography advice
Nikon S630 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
56
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S630
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 125 gr (0.28 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 ID NP-45A EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $240