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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L26

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L26 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
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L26 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and L26 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 3 years prior to the L26 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the L26 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm Z30 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm Z30

 L26 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm Z30 L26 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 provides outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the L26.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and L26 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and L26.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L26 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
Nikon L26 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (110g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Nikon L26 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (110g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L26 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
28
really wide (26mm)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change 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, Slow-sync
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 life - 200 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-45 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $70