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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S02

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S02 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the S02 (13MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 5 years before the S02 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up vs the S02 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S02

 Fujifilm J30 S02 

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Fujifilm J30

 S02 Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedSeptember 2013July 2009Newer by 50 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S02

 Fujifilm J30 S02 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S02 has sizing of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the S02.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and S02.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S02 will produce greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S02 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good resolution (13MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography factors
Nikon S02 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
Nikon S02 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
good resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
Nikon S02 Landscape photography features
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
33
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
33
touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S02
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix S02
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 1.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 100g (0.22 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 210 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots Single -
Retail cost $150 $177