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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the S2100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony S2100

 Fujifilm Z35 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S2100 Fujifilm Z35 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony S2100

 Fujifilm Z35 S2100 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys external 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) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the S2100.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and S2100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony S2100 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Sony S2100
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Sony S2100
56
lighter than average (125g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony S2100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $0