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FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JV105
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very similar but the JV100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The JV100 was brought out 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JV100 grades vs the Fujifilm X30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Fujifilm X30

 JV100 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the FujiFilm JV100

 Fujifilm X30 JV100 
RevealedAugust 2014February 2010More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm X30

 JV100 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 provides outer dimensions 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 X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm X30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JV100 versus the Fujifilm X30.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and Fujifilm X30 is 96 and 80 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and Fujifilm X30.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The JV100 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged JV100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average in class (126g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (423 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
23
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
25
lighter than average in class (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (423g)
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm X30
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Fujifilm X30
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Fujifilm X30
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 126g (0.28 pounds) 423g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $499