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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L22

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon L22, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the L22 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 19 months after the L22 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the L22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon L22

 Fujifilm XP30 L22 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Fujifilm XP30

 L22 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon L22

 Fujifilm XP30 L22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon L22 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 dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the L22.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and L22 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and L22.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP30 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
Nikon L22 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Nikon L22 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Nikon L22 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon L22
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 183 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $130