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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230 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
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon S230
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S230

 Fujifilm J30 S230 

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Fujifilm J30

 S230 Fujifilm J30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S230

 Fujifilm J30 S230 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
Nikon S230 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography information
Nikon S230 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Nikon S230
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography features
Nikon S230 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
Nikon S230 Landscape photography features
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
31
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging advice
Nikon S230 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S230
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix S230
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