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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L810

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L810 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and L810 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 3 years before the L810 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the L810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon L810

 Fujifilm Z30 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Fujifilm Z30

 L810 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L810

 Fujifilm Z30 L810 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 features outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the L810.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and L810 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and L810.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
Nikon L810 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography info
Nikon L810 Travel photography info
56
lighter than average (110 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
60
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Nikon L810
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging information
Nikon L810 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
27
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon L810
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 430g (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 300 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-45 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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