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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 4 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm J30 grades vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedJuly 2009March 2005More modern by 53 months
Screen size2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 96 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm J30 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm J30 will resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm J30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography highlights
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no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
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fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition (930 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography info
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max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography features
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flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
lighter than competition (930 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
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no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
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wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-22 2005-03-16
Body design Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video 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 gr (0.29 lbs) 930 gr (2.05 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $0