Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6900
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2015

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6900 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and S6900 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm J30 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the S6900 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm J30 grades vs the S6900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S6900
Fujifilm J30 | S6900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Fujifilm J30
S6900 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 67 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S6900
Fujifilm J30 | S6900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 features outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S6900 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S6900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the S6900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and S6900.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6900 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 181g (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 | - | 180 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $150 | $190 |