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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 18 months before the S4100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the S4100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S4100

 Fujifilm J30 S4100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Fujifilm J30

 S4100 Fujifilm J30 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S4100

 Fujifilm J30 S4100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S4100 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the S4100.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and S4100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S4100 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
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 S4100
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography information
Nikon S4100 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography features
Nikon S4100 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
features focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography features
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (190 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging advice
Nikon S4100 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S4100
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-02-09
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) -
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 All around 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 life - 190 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $140