Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000
96 Imaging
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10 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S3000
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Fujifilm J30
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Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S3000
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | |
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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 |