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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Fujifilm XP30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 5 months later than the Fujifilm XP30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the Fujifilm XP30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm XP30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm XP30 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the Fujifilm XP30.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm XP30 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm XP30.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (129g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm XP30
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $190 $240