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Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JV150 was brought out 24 months earlier than the S30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores vs the S30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm JV150 S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm JV150

 S30 Fujifilm JV150 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm JV150 S30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the S30.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and S30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and S30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JV150 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm JV150 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography details
Nikon S30 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography highlights
Nikon S30 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (126g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography advice
Nikon S30 Sports photography advice
28
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography advice
Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others in class (126g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S30 Landscape photography advice
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
26
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging advice
Nikon S30 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
23
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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