Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JZ100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JZ100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the Fujifilm JZ100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm JZ100
Fujifilm J30 | Fujifilm JZ100 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Fujifilm J30
Fujifilm JZ100 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JZ100
Fujifilm J30 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 has outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JZ100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the Fujifilm JZ100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JZ100.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $150 | $190 |