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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched March 2013
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm J30 was released 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8400W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedMarch 2013July 2009More modern by 44 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 features outer measurements 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 S8400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the Fujifilm S8400W.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8400W is 96 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography advice
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (670g)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8400W
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-03-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $300