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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the JX350 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The JX350 was introduced 13 months prior to the S30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JX350 grades vs the S30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Nikon S30

 JX350 S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the FujiFilm JX350

 S30 JX350 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon S30

 JX350 S30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JX350 versus Nikon S30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the JX350 and the S30.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and S30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and S30.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The JX350 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm JX350 will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JX350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography info
Nikon S30 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography factors
Nikon S30 Street photography factors
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lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography info
Nikon S30 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (214g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX350
Vlogging with Nikon S30
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
23
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (214 grams)
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon S30
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Nikon Coolpix S30
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 180 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $119