Reasons to choose FinePix F30 Zoom
Released in 2006, FinePix F30 Zoom has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix F30 Zoom
vs Nikon Coolpix S710
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
FinePix F30 Zoom42 mm²
Coolpix S710- Area ratio
- 1.02:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.3%
The FinePix F30 Zoom has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix F30 ZoomMetricCoolpix S710
6.1 MPEffective pixels14.5 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.44 × 5.58
2.64 µmPixel pitch1.69 µm
6.96 µm²Pixel area2.86 µm²
14.36 MP/cm²Pixel density34.93 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
185 gWeight207 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion (NP-95) Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion (EN-EL12) Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix F30 Zoom has the larger sensor area. The FinePix F30 Zoom has the lighter body. The Coolpix S710 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S710 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S710
Released in 2008, Coolpix S710 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 14.5 MP effective resolution, and a 207 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.