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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L24

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L24 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and L24 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 24 months before the L24 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the L24 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon L24

 Fujifilm Z30 L24 

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Fujifilm Z30

 L24 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L24

 Fujifilm Z30 L24 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 offers outer 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 L24 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L24 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the L24.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and L24 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and L24.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L24 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Nikon L24
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Nikon L24 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L24 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
Nikon L24 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
25
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L24
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-02-09
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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 (30fps)
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
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 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 - 220 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NP-45 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $150 $119