Fujifilm JZ200 vs Fujifilm X30

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades against the Fujifilm X30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JZ200 and Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 against the Fujifilm X30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Fujifilm X30 is 95 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm JZ200 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.