Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm J30 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | March 2005 | More modern by 53 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm J30
Fujifilm S3 Pro | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm J30 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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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 |