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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 S4000 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm J30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 18 months later than the Fujifilm J30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S4000 grades versus the Fujifilm J30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm J30

 S4000 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm J30 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm J30

 S4000 Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm J30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S4000 and the Fujifilm J30.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and Fujifilm J30 is 67 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and Fujifilm J30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm S4000 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger S4000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography information
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Fujifilm J30 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (540g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography highlights
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (540g)
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm J30
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 24-720mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 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 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $279 $150