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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L31 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm J30 versus Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and L31 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was unveiled 6 years prior to the L31 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up versus the L31 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon L31

 Fujifilm J30 L31 

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Fujifilm J30

 L31 Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 66 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon L31

 Fujifilm J30 L31 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon L31 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the L31.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and L31.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L31 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography details
Nikon L31 Sports photography details
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Nikon L31
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L31 Landscape photography factors
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Nikon L31
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
65
quite wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon L31
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix L31
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $0