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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L26

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and L26 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 2 years after the L26 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the L26 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm X30 L26 
RevealedAugust 2014February 2012More modern by 32 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm X30

 L26 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm X30 L26 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the L26.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and L26 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and L26.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon L26 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L26 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
Nikon L26 Street photography information
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors (423g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography details
Nikon L26 Sports photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography info
Nikon L26 Travel photography info
62
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (423 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography info
Nikon L26 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
37
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging advice
Nikon L26 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (423 grams)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-26 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" 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 470 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-95 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $70