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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S1100pj Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was released 13 months before the S1100pj making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the S1100pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S1100pj

 Fujifilm J30 S1100pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Fujifilm J30

 S1100pj Fujifilm J30 
RevealedAugust 2010July 2009Newer by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S1100pj

 Fujifilm J30 S1100pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 provides exterior 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) while the Nikon S1100pj has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S1100pj in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the S1100pj.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and S1100pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and S1100pj.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S1100pj to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography info
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (180g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
61
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (180 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S1100pj
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-08-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 gr (0.29 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $399