• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z30 advantages over Nikon S4100

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.43 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Nikon S4100 advantages over Fujifilm Z30

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.2 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    130 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    26 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm Z33WP

Fujifilm Z30
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
Nikon S4100
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm Z37

Fujifilm Z30
Fujifilm Z37
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Nikon S4100
Fujifilm Z37
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Rollei FL100iT

Fujifilm Z30
Rollei FL100iT
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $288
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Thinner
Nikon S4100
Rollei FL100iT
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $288
  • 1/2.5 inch

Compared to Pentax RS1000

Fujifilm Z30
Pentax RS1000
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
Nikon S4100
Pentax RS1000
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Pentax RS1500

Fujifilm Z30
Pentax RS1500
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Nikon S4100
Pentax RS1500
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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