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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and L32 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the L32 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up vs the L32 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Nikon L32

 Fujifilm J30 L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Fujifilm J30

 L32 Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 66 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Nikon L32

 Fujifilm J30 L32 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the L32.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and L32 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and L32.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L32 to give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography info
Nikon L32 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography information
Nikon L32 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (320 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L32 Landscape photography advice
23
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery (320 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging details
Nikon L32 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (164 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Nikon L32
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Nikon Coolpix L32
Class 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 320 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $120