Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm X-S10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 12 years prior to the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-S10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Fujifilm X-S10. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S10 has dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm X-S10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the Fujifilm X-S10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 96 and 73 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm X-S10.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm J30 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.