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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Below is a extended review of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm J30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released 7 months later than the Fujifilm J30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1600 matches up against the Fujifilm J30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm J30

 S1600 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm J30 S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm J30

 S1600 Fujifilm J30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1600 and the Fujifilm J30.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and Fujifilm J30 is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and Fujifilm J30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern S1600 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography info
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manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Fujifilm J30
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography details
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm J30
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also Known as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-07-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $150