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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon A100 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
  • Released July 2009
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2016
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon A100 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and A100 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was announced 7 years prior to the A100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm J30 scores vs the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon A100

 Fujifilm J30 A100 

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Fujifilm J30

 A100 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2009Fresher by 78 months

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon A100

 Fujifilm J30 A100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 provides physical measurements 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 Nikon A100 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the A100.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and A100.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon A100 to give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A100 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (250 shots)
slow fps (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography advice
Nikon A100 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
great battery power (250 shots)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon A100 Landscape photography advice
23
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging info
Nikon A100 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon A100
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix A100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.1 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 133g (0.29 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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