Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S3100

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and Nikon Coolpix S3100. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery and Nikon S3100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.