This is a 12 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. It measures around 20mm wide and has a 2.7 inch LCD screen. Fuji has made four different coloured versions. These are red, blue, black and silver.
Why Buy the Fuji Finepix J30?
The main attractions of this camera are its size, price tag and ease of use.
Image Quality Fuji Finepix J30 test shots
Outdoor 1 (Medium Zoom)
All four of my outdoor scenic test shots work well, especially for a camera at this level. In my first shot focusing is surprisingly sharp. The Finepix J30 manages to inject plenty of colour into the shot. There is also a good level of detail showing in areas of light shade.
Outdoor 2 (No Zoom)
Sharpness is very good once again when compared to other smaller compact cameras. I am impressed by the level of detail in the shots.
Outdoor 3 (Maximum Zoom)
When you zoom right in the Finepix J30 still manages to do a good job. As with my other outdoor scenic shots sharpness works well and there is plenty of colour in the photo.
Outdoor 4 (Building)
This is another effort where sharpness is above average. What impresses me the most is the fact that sharpness is retained up to the edge of the shot.
Outdoor Portrait
Quite a lot of pink shows up in the skin tones in this picture. It was taken on a cold winter's day and that has contributed to a lack of warmth in the colours despite white balance being adjusted to compensate.
Indoor Portrait with Flash
For some reason this shot has gone horribly wrong. Although I retried this test my result was just the same.
Indoor Portrait without Flash
This shot generates a lot of noise. In my tests it looks like the Finepix J30 finds lowlight work difficult. Winter is a tough time of year to test cheaper compact cameras like this one. They tend to need all the light they can get.
Colours
I like the depth to the colours in my outdoor scenic shots. All colours show up well.
Macro
There is a slight colour caste to this picture. Otherwise it is a decent attempt. If you are taking photos in natural light you should not have a problem with a colour caste. There are also options available to you such as white balance that can help to resolve the problem.
Noise
As you can see with my indoor portrait without flash noise can be an issue when light is poor. In other areas such as light shade the Finepix J30 does well.
Overall
It is a shame I struggled with my indoor shots. Aside from that issue I was very impressed by the quality of the photos this camera managed to take.
Shutter Lag and Recycling Times
For a camera in this price bracket the shutter lag and start up times recorded by the Finepix J30 are respectable. A single shot took 0.4 seconds with five shots taking 10.15 seconds. Flash made little difference to the time for a single shot at 0.42 seconds. Five shots took 15.16 seconds,
It took 3.19 seconds to turn the camera on and take the first shot.
You can compare this camera to other models by taking a look at the Shutter Lag Comparison Table.
Style
The design is plain and simple. There is a lacquered finish that adds a little extra sheen to the camera. It is available in red, blue, silver and black.
Dimensions
92 x 55.9 x 20mm
Weight
113g
Batteries
Lithium ion.
Memory Cards
The Finepix J30 is compatible with SD memory cards. There are also 10mb of memory built into the camera. This is enough for 3 or 4 shots.
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Ease of Use Rating
Very good. The menu layout is straightforward and there are only a small number of buttons to get used to.
Points I Like
Ease of use - price tag
Where it Could Improve
I had problems with lowlight photography.
Alternatives
Although it costs a bit more money the Panasonic Lumix DMC FS62 is well worth considering. The Panasonic Lumix DMC FS62 offers very good picture quality for a cheaper pocket camera.
Verdict
Despite the issues with my indoor tests I still like the Fuji Finepix J30. It is hard to fault its ease of use and the picture quality of my outdoor scenic shots was very good indeed.
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