Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3100
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2011

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3100 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm J30 was revealed 18 months prior to the S3100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the S3100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Nikon Coolpix S3100. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Nikon S3100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S3100
Fujifilm J30 | S3100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Fujifilm J30
S3100 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S3100
Fujifilm J30 | S3100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm J30 versus Nikon S3100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the S3100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and S3100.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3100 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-02-09 |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 118g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 220 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $150 | $139 |