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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S7000 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and S7000 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was brought out 6 years earlier than the S7000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm J30 grades against the S7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S7000

 Fujifilm J30 S7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Fujifilm J30

 S7000 Fujifilm J30 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2009Newer by 67 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S7000

 Fujifilm J30 S7000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S7000 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the S7000.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and S7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and S7000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S7000 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography details
Nikon S7000 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (165g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography info
Nikon S7000 Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Nikon S7000
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
heavier than competitors (165 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
Landscape photography with Nikon S7000
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S7000 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competitors (165 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S7000
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 9.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum 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 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 shots
Form 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 Single Single
Cost at release $150 $280