Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
- 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed June 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2015

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and L31 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z300 was released 6 years earlier than the L31 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the L31 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 & Nikon Coolpix L31. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery & Nikon L31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon L31
Fujifilm Z300 | L31 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Fujifilm Z300
L31 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2009 | Fresher by 68 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon L31
Fujifilm Z300 | L31 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the L31.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and L31 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and L31.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L31 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Nikon Coolpix L31 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Nikon Coolpix L31 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-06-12 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-6.4 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 160 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-45 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) | Yes (10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $0 |