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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
16
Overall
26

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the S01 (10MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 4 years before the S01 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 grades against the S01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S01

 Fujifilm J30 S01 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Fujifilm J30

 S01 Fujifilm J30 
RevealedJune 2013July 2009Fresher by 47 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S01

 Fujifilm J30 S01 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 comes with physical dimensions 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 Nikon S01 has proportions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the S01.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and S01 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and S01.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm J30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm J30 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
Nikon S01 Portrait photography details
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manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (96 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Nikon S01
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.9")
bad battery life (190 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S01 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
lighter than competitors in class (96g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Nikon S01
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
27
touchscreen capability
lighter than competitors in class (96 grams)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S01
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix S01
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 96 grams (0.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 190 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots Single -
Launch price $150 $170