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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8200 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 S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8200, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm J30 scores vs the Fujifilm S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm S8200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 comes with 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) while the Fujifilm S8200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the Fujifilm S8200.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8200 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8200 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
52
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography factors
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $450