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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced April 2011
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and S3100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was introduced 2 months after the S3100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades against the S3100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Nikon S3100

 Fujifilm Z900EXR S3100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 S3100 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S3100

 Fujifilm Z900EXR S3100 
LaunchedApril 2011February 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z900EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S3100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus the S3100.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and S3100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Street photography with Nikon S3100
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (151g)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography information
Nikon S3100 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
65
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (151 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging features
Nikon S3100 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (151 grams)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S3100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRNikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Nikon Coolpix S3100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-04-05 2011-02-09
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $139