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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched around the same time to the L19 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the L19 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon L19

 Fujifilm Z30 L19 

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Fujifilm Z30

 L19 Fujifilm Z30 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L19

 Fujifilm Z30 L19 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 provides outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon L19 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the L19.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and L19 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and L19.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z30 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm Z30 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L19 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Nikon L19 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (110g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Nikon L19 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Nikon L19 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
57
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L19 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
21
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Nikon L19 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
25
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L19
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" 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 ID NP-45 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $0