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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(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
Fujifilm JZ100
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm JZ100 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than average in class (129g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging details
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
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