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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched April 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 20 months earlier than the Fujifilm Z900EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up vs the Fujifilm Z900EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm Z900EXR Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedApril 2011July 2009Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm Z900EXR

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z900EXR has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm Z900EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm J30 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography features
Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography details
23
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm Z900EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-04-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $380