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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was brought out 17 months before the SH100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up against the SH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung SH100

 Fujifilm J30 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Fujifilm J30

 SH100 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung SH100

 Fujifilm J30 SH100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 comes with outside 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 Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the SH100.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and SH100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung SH100 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Samsung SH100
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography info
Samsung SH100 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography highlights
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging info
Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
33
very good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
comes with external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung SH100
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung SH100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung SH100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) -
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $200