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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max 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 JX500 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced around the same time to the S30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm JX500 S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S30 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm JX500 S30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 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).

Compare the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the S30.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and S30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and S30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX500 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm JX500 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
24
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
28
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (214 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
25
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Nikon S30 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
23
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (214 grams)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 240 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $119