Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was announced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the Fujifilm S8500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 has got physical 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) and the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the Fujifilm S8500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8500 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm S8500.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.