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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was released 4 years before the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up versus the Fujifilm SL1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm SL1000 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm SL1000 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 features outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has proportions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the Fujifilm SL1000.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL1000.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
good battery life (350 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (659g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
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lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging details
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging details
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wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (659 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL1000
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
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 12MP 16MP
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 659 gr (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 - 350 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $600