Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220
96 Imaging
34 Features
10 Overall
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97 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Nikon Coolpix S220. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Nikon S220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S220
Fujifilm J30 | S220 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Fujifilm J30
S220 | Fujifilm J30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S220
Fujifilm J30 | S220 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S220 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon Coolpix S220 | |
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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 |