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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released February 2010
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was brought out 6 months before the S3000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up vs the S3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm J30 S3000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Fujifilm J30

 S3000 Fujifilm J30 

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm J30 S3000 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3000 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the S3000.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and S3000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography details
Nikon S3000 Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography details
Nikon S3000 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography details
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
rather wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Nikon S3000
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
26
rather wide (27mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S3000
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $150