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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon S80

 Fujifilm J30 S80 

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Fujifilm J30

 S80 Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S80

 Fujifilm J30 S80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S80 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography details
Nikon S80 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography details
Nikon S80 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
features focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging factors
Nikon S80 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
30
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon S80
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix S80
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