Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Nikon Coolpix S01. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Nikon S01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S01
Fujifilm J30 | S01 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Fujifilm J30
S01 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S01
Fujifilm J30 | S01 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S01 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon Coolpix S01 | |
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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 |