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FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JV105
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm J30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was introduced 7 months after the Fujifilm J30 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JV100 grades versus the Fujifilm J30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Fujifilm J30

 JV100 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the FujiFilm JV100

 Fujifilm J30 JV100 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm J30

 JV100 Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 has physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the JV100 versus the Fujifilm J30.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and Fujifilm J30.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher JV100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography info
Fujifilm J30 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
25
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm J30
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also called FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $150