Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak Touch

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm J30 versus Kodak Touch, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Touch (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and Touch (1/3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm J30 was brought out 17 months earlier than the Touch which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up vs the Touch when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Kodak EasyShare Touch. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Kodak Touch Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Kodak Touch has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Kodak Touch in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the Touch.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and Touch is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and Touch.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm J30 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Kodak Touch will give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.