Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230 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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2009
Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm J30 was brought out 6 months later than the S230 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the S230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Nikon Coolpix S230. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S230
Fujifilm J30 | S230 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Fujifilm J30
S230 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S230
Fujifilm J30 | S230 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 offers external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm J30 versus Nikon S230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the S230.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and S230.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm J30 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon Coolpix S230 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 115 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $150 | $150 |