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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S2000HD, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was released 7 months after the Fujifilm S2000HD which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm J30 grades vs the Fujifilm S2000HD for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm S2000HD 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm S2000HD Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S2000HD

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm S2000HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2000HD has sizing of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S2000HD in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S2000HD size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S2000HD is 96 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S2000HD top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S2000HD.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm J30 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm J30 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S2000HD sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography information
Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography information
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
amazing zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
53
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (414mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography highlights
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
30
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Fujifilm S2000HD
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
21
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S2000HD
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2009-01-15
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-414mm (14.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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