Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung CL80

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was revealed 5 months earlier than the CL80 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up vs the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Samsung CL80. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the CL80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and CL80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.