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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm J30 was announced 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm XQ2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the Fujifilm XQ2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm XQ2 Fujifilm J30 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009More modern by 66 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm XQ2

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm XQ2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 offers outside 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 XQ2 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm XQ2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the Fujifilm XQ2.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm XQ2.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm J30 features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than average (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
64
great battery pack (240 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (206 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ2
23
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ2
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (206g)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm XQ2
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $299