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 S3400
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L3028 mm²
Coolpix S3400- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L30 and Coolpix S3400 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 S3400
20.1 MPEffective pixels20.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.19 µmPixel pitch1.19 µm
1.42 µm²Pixel area1.42 µm²
70.63 MP/cm²Pixel density70.63 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,280 × 720Maximum video—
164 gWeight128 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2 AA-size batteriesBatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 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 S3400 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S3400 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L30 and Coolpix S3400 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix L30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S3400
Released in 2013, Coolpix S3400 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 128 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.