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Quick facts

Full name: Nikon Coolpix L30

Original position: Compact fixed-lens camera with a small sensorProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Nikon Coolpix L30 is still searched because older compact cameras interest collectors, second-hand buyers, and photographers seeking a period digital look.

Core specifications

Release year
2014 · Released about 12 years ago
Sensor
6.16 × 4.62 mm CCD
Effective resolution
20.1 MP
Lens
26 - 130 mm
Zoom
5×
Weight
164 g
Battery
2 AA-size batteries
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC
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Who it may suit

May suit collectors, casual daylight shooting, or photographers intentionally seeking an older digital-camera look.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Test focus and zoom across the full range; check the lens for haze, fungus, scratches, and errors.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.
  • Test video recording, microphones, stabilization, and the ports you expect to use.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
7.7 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(6.16² + 4.62²) = 7.7 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
28 mm²

Sensor surface area

6.16 × 4.62 ≈ 28 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
1.19 µm

Pixel pitch

6.16 ÷ 5,177 × 1000 = 1.19 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
1.42 µm²

Pixel area

1.19² = 1.42 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
70.63 MP/cm²

Pixel density

20.1 MP ÷ 28 mm² ≈ 70.63 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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6.16 × 4.62 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
20.1 MP
Total pixels
20.48 MP
Sensor
6.16 × 4.62 mm CCD
Calculated resolution
5,177 × 3,883
Maximum image
5,152 × 3,864
Crop factor
5.62

Exposure & viewing

ISO
80–1,600
Viewfinder
None
Display
3 in / 230,000 dots
Lens mount
Fixed lens

Video & storage

Maximum video
1,280 × 720
Storage media
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery
2 AA-size batteries

Body

Weight
164 g
Dimensions
95.4 × 60.3 × 29 mm
Release year
2014

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Aperture Priority
No
Battery
2 AA-size batteries
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
5.62
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
95.4 x 60.3 x 29 mm
Effective Megapixels
20.10
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
—
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
26 - 130 mm
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
80-1600
Macro Focus Range
10 cm
Manual Focus
—
Max Aperture
f3.2 - f6.5
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
f18 - f36.5
Max Image Resolution
5152 x 3864
Max Shutter Speed
1/2000 sec
Max Video Resolution
1280x720 (30p)
Metering
Matrix, center-weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
4 sec
Model
Coolpix L30
Normal Focus Range
50 cm
Optical Zoom
5x
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
Screen Size
3"
Sensor Resolution
5171 x 3888
Sensor Size
1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm)
Sensor Type
CCD
Shutter Priority
No
Storage Types
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Total Megapixels
20.48
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
✓
Viewfinder
None
Weight
164 g
White Balance Presets
—
Wireless
—
Year
2014

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