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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm X30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the Fujifilm X30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm JZ100 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2012Newer by 32 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Fujifilm X30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm X30 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm JZ100 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography features
Fujifilm X30 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (129g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
62
better than average battery life (470 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (423g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
58
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
34
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (423 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm X30
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Fujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Fujifilm X30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 423 grams (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 - 470 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $190 $499