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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and S6400 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 4 years earlier than the S6400 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 scores vs the S6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S6400

 Fujifilm J30 S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Fujifilm J30

 S6400 Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2009More recent by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S6400

 Fujifilm J30 S6400 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S6400 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S6400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the S6400.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and S6400.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6400 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Nikon S6400
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography info
Nikon S6400 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography advice
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6400 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (150g)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S6400
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 160 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $500