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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon L21

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon L21 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and L21 (8MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was launched 12 months later than the L21 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the AV200 scores vs the L21 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Nikon L21

 AV200 L21 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the FujiFilm AV200

 L21 AV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon L21

 AV200 L21 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the AV200 and the L21.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and L21 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and L21.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm AV200 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent AV200 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
18
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography highlights
Nikon L21 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography advice
Nikon L21 Sports photography advice
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
15
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
Travel photography with Nikon L21
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (8MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L21 Landscape photography advice
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon L21
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Nikon Coolpix L21
Also called as FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 8MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" 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 180 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $180