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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 4 years before the L610 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the L610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm Z30 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm Z30

 L610 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm Z30 L610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 features external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the L610.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and L610 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and L610.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography highlights
Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (110g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (240g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography info
Nikon L610 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (110g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than others in class (240g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Nikon L610 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix L610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-08-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 120 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $150