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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L22

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and L22 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 4 years after the L22 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the L22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon L22

 Fujifilm X30 L22 
IntroducedAugust 2014February 2010More modern by 56 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Fujifilm X30

 L22 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon L22

 Fujifilm X30 L22 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the L22.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and L22 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and L22.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 features the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
Nikon L22 Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
Nikon L22 Sports photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography info
Nikon L22 Travel photography info
62
great battery (470 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography details
Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
27
screen is a good size (3")
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging info
Nikon L22 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (423g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon L22
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix L22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 423 gr (0.93 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 470 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $130