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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was unveiled 17 months prior to the VG-120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the VG-120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Olympus VG-120

 Fujifilm J30 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Fujifilm J30

 VG-120 Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Olympus VG-120

 Fujifilm J30 VG-120 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 provides outer 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 Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the VG-120.

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and VG-120.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VG-120 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography info
Olympus VG-120 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography details
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Olympus VG-120
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Olympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Olympus VG-120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 - 160 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $190