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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L24

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L24 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
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L24 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and L24 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 3 years after the L24 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the L24 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon L24

 Fujifilm X30 L24 
LaunchedAugust 2014February 2011Newer by 44 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Fujifilm X30

 L24 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon L24

 Fujifilm X30 L24 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 provides external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Nikon L24 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon L24 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the L24.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and L24 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and L24.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon L24 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Nikon L24
47
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
Nikon L24 Street photography factors
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography details
Nikon L24 Sports photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
62
great battery life (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L24 Landscape photography highlights
58
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
33
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging information
Nikon L24 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (423g)
25
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon L24
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-26 2011-02-09
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 measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE 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 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 gr (0.93 pounds) 182 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-95 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $119