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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z300 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 2 months later than the Fujifilm Z300 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the Fujifilm Z300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm Z300

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm Z300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm Z300 Fujifilm J30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm Z300

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm Z300 
IntroducedJuly 2009June 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 features external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z300 has proportions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm Z300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the Fujifilm Z300.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm Z300.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm J30 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z300 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography info
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography features
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm Z300
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-06-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model NP-45A NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $0