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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L21

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 11 months prior to the L21 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the L21 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm Z30 L21 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm Z30

 L21 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm Z30 L21 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L21 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the L21.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and L21 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and L21.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm Z30 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Nikon L21 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Nikon L21 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
15
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography info
Nikon L21 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
Nikon L21 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" 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 ID NP-45 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $180