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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released April 2011
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and S3000 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and S3000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was launched 15 months after the S3000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR scores versus the S3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm Z900EXR S3000 
LaunchedApril 2011February 2010Newer by 15 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 S3000 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm Z900EXR S3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has got external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs the S3000.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and S3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm Z900EXR provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Street photography with Nikon S3000
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon S3000 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon S3000 Travel photography advice
65
features touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
fairly wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S3000 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (151g)
26
fairly wide (27mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S3000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRNikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Nikon Coolpix S3000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-04-05 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life 220 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $380 $150