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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L32

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced June 2009
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L32 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and L32 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was announced 6 years before the L32 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up vs the L32 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon L32

 Fujifilm Z300 L32 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Fujifilm Z300

 L32 Fujifilm Z300 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2009Newer by 68 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon L32

 Fujifilm Z300 L32 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon L32 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the L32.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and L32 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z300 and L32.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to give you greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L32 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography highlights
Nikon L32 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
Sports photography with Nikon L32
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography features
Nikon L32 Travel photography features
54
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
better than average battery power (320 per charge)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
48
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery power (320 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (155g)
66
decently wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (164g)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon L32
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Nikon Coolpix L32
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 320 photographs
Battery type - 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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $120