Reasons to choose Coolpix L30
Released in 2014, Coolpix L30 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 164 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L30
vs Nikon Coolpix P520
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L3028 mm²
Coolpix P520- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L30 and Coolpix P520 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L30MetricCoolpix P520
20.1 MPEffective pixels18.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.19 µmPixel pitch1.25 µm
1.42 µm²Pixel area1.57 µm²
70.63 MP/cm²Pixel density63.6 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,280 × 720Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
164 gWeight550 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2 AA-size batteriesBatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix L30 and Coolpix P520 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix L30 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L30 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P520
Released in 2013, Coolpix P520 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 18.1 MP effective resolution, and a 550 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.