Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120
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![Fujifilm FinePix J30 front Fujifilm FinePix J30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-J30/Fujifilm-J30-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Refreshed by Fujifilm XP130
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm XP120, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm J30 was revealed 8 years before the Fujifilm XP120 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the Fujifilm XP120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Fujifilm FinePix XP120. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Fujifilm XP120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm XP120
Fujifilm J30 | Fujifilm XP120 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Fujifilm J30
Fujifilm XP120 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 90 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm XP120
Fujifilm J30 | Fujifilm XP120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP120 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm XP120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the Fujifilm XP120.
![Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 size comparison Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-J30-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-XP120-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm XP120 is 96 and 91 respectively.
![Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-J30-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-XP120-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm XP120.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP120 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 sensor size comparison Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-J30-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-XP120-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-J30-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-XP120-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Fujifilm FinePix XP120 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2017-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 203 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $150 | $229 |