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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the S220 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 6 months later than the S220 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the S220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S220

 Fujifilm J30 S220 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Fujifilm J30

 S220 Fujifilm J30 

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S220

 Fujifilm J30 S220 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 enjoys 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) whilst the Nikon S220 has dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the S220.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and S220 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and S220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm J30 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography information
Nikon S220 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
Nikon S220 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography information
Nikon S220 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography information
Nikon S220 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S220 Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S220 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S220
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix S220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-02-03
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 2000
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 100g (0.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $56