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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ200

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Key Specs

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
  • Announced July 2009
Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm JZ200, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JZ200 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up vs the Fujifilm JZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm JZ200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm JZ200 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JZ200

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm JZ200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ200 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm JZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the Fujifilm JZ200.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JZ200 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JZ200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competitors (135g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
23
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging features
Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm JZ200
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 135 gr (0.30 pounds)
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 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $0