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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 6 years earlier than the S3700 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the S3700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S3700

 Fujifilm J30 S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Fujifilm J30

 S3700 Fujifilm J30 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 66 months

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S3700

 Fujifilm J30 S3700 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 has 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) while the Nikon S3700 has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the S3700.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and S3700.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3700 to give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Nikon S3700
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography info
Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (240 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
great battery power (240 shots)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery power (240 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging info
Nikon S3700 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S3700
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $175