Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 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)
- 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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Olympus VG-120
Fujifilm J30 | VG-120 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Fujifilm J30
VG-120 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Olympus VG-120
Fujifilm J30 | VG-120 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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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 |