FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S30
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2010
- Also Known as FinePix JV105
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Released February 2012

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S30 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the JV100 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The JV100 was brought out 24 months earlier than the S30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JV100 matches up versus the S30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon S30
JV100 | S30 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the FujiFilm JV100
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S30
JV100 | S30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the JV100 vs the S30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and S30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and S30.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The JV100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm JV100 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
Also called | FinePix JV105 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 shots |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-45A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $99 | $119 |