Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S02

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and S02 (13MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and S02 (1/3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was released 3 years earlier than the S02 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades versus the S02 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and Nikon Coolpix S02. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery and Nikon S02 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S02 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus the S02.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and S02 is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and S02.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will show extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z900EXR will be behind in sensor tech.