Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
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Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm J30 was revealed 5 months before the Tough-3000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up against the Tough-3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Olympus Tough-3000
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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Fujifilm J30
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Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Olympus Tough-3000
| Fujifilm J30 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the Tough-3000.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Tough-3000 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and Tough-3000.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
| Also called | - | mju Tough 3000 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.5-5.1 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $150 | $0 |
