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Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm J30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was introduced 5 months before the Fujifilm J30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm A150 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm A150 grades against the Fujifilm J30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm A150 Fujifilm J30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm A150

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm A150 

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm A150 Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A150 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has proportions 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 A150 and Fujifilm J30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 versus the Fujifilm J30.

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm J30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm J30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm J30 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography information
Fujifilm J30 Street photography information
54
lighter than average (130g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average (130 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm J30
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-04 2009-07-22
Body design Compact 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 130 grams (0.29 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $150