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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P310

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P310 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 P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and P310 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 4 years before the P310 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the P310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon P310

 Fujifilm Z30 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Fujifilm Z30

 P310 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJune 2012February 2009Fresher by 40 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon P310

 Fujifilm Z30 P310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys 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) whilst the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon P310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the P310.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and P310 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and P310.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Nikon P310 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P310 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography info
Nikon P310 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
Nikon P310 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Nikon P310 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon P310
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2012-06-22
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 230 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $700