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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX370 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm JX370, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm JX370 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 scores vs the Fujifilm JX370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm JX370

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm JX370 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm JX370 Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JX370

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX370 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm JX370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the Fujifilm JX370.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JX370 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JX370.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JX370 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competition (124 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (190 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography features
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging info
Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JX370
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-08-11
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 190 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $159