Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Introduced September 2010

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the S80 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm J30 was unveiled 13 months before the S80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the S80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Nikon Coolpix S80. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Nikon S80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S80
Fujifilm J30 | S80 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Fujifilm J30
S80 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+589k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S80
Fujifilm J30 | S80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the S80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and S80.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S80 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon Coolpix S80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon Coolpix S80 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-09-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 819 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 150 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $191 |