Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon D90
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Revealed October 2008
- Earlier Model is Nikon D80
- Replacement is Nikon D7000
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Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon D90, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the D90 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and D90 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Fujifilm J30 was launched 10 months later than the D90 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 scores vs the D90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Nikon D90. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon D90
| Fujifilm J30 | D90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | October 2008 | More recent by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Fujifilm J30
| D90 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon D90
| Fujifilm J30 | D90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon D90 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon D90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the D90.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and D90 is 96 and 60 respectively.
Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and D90.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm J30 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The fresher Fujifilm J30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon D90 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon D90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Nikon D90 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2008-10-13 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
| Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 309 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.5 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 703 grams (1.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 977 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 850 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL3e |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $150 | $1,199 |
