Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm S8400W
Fujifilm J30 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm J30
Fujifilm S8400W | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | July 2009 | More modern by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8400W
Fujifilm J30 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | |
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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 |