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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Finepix Z91
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was released 18 months later than the Fujifilm J30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Finepix Z90 matches up against the Fujifilm J30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Fujifilm J30

 Finepix Z90 Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 Fujifilm J30 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm J30

 Finepix Z90 Fujifilm J30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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).

Check the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Finepix Z90 compared to the Fujifilm J30.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm J30.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Finepix Z90 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography features
Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
68
features touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
31
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm J30
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also called Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 220 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $220 $150