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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Released July 2009
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm JX500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm JX500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the Fujifilm JX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm JX500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm J30 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JX500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JX500.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competition (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging info
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JX500
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-01-05
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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $90