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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(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
Nikon L31
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon L31

 Fujifilm Z300 L31 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Fujifilm Z300

 L31 Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2009Fresher by 68 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon L31

 Fujifilm Z300 L31 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L31 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography highlights
Nikon L31 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (155g)
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography features
Nikon L31 Sports photography features
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography info
Nikon L31 Travel photography info
54
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (155g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Nikon L31 Landscape photography details
31
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging details
Nikon L31 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (155g)
65
really wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon L31
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix L31
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
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