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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL240, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the Fujifilm SL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm SL240 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm J30 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 features physical 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) and the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL240 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL240.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm SL240 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (510g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (510 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm SL240
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-01-05
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 510g (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $280