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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L21

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L21 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 12 months later than the L21 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AV250 scores against the L21 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon L21

 AV250 L21 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the FujiFilm AV250

 L21 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon L21

 AV250 L21 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the AV250 compared to the L21.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and L21 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and L21.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher AV250 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Nikon L21
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Nikon L21 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Nikon L21
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L21 Landscape photography highlights
33
good max aperture (f)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Nikon L21
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon L21
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix L21
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $180