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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28 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
  • Announced February 2009
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 5 years prior to the L28 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the L28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon L28

 Fujifilm Z30 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm Z30

 L28 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L28

 Fujifilm Z30 L28 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 provides exterior 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 L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the L28.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and L28 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and L28.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to give more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Nikon L28 Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
Nikon L28 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Nikon L28
56
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
74
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
48
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Nikon L28
25
lighter than others in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
29
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L28
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix L28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
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 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 110g (0.24 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" 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 life - 280 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-45 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $90