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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm J30 versus Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 6 months before the S4000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the S4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S4000

 Fujifilm J30 S4000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Fujifilm J30

 S4000 Fujifilm J30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S4000

 Fujifilm J30 S4000 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 has got outer measurements 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 S4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm J30 versus Nikon S4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the S4000.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and S4000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Nikon S4000
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
Nikon S4000 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography info
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S4000 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
28
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S4000
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 131 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" 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
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $200