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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L22

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L22 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 L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the L22 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was released 11 months prior to the L22 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the L22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon L22

 Fujifilm Z30 L22 

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Fujifilm Z30

 L22 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L22

 Fujifilm Z30 L22 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 offers physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the L22.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and L22 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and L22.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L22 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Nikon L22
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
Nikon L22 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
Nikon L22 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Nikon L22
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L22
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 183 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $130