Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8300

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8300 which is a fairly significant gap 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 S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8300 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.