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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Announced February 2010
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and L21 (8MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and L21 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 6 months after the L21 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the F300EXR matches up vs the L21 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon L21

 F300EXR L21 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 L21 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon L21

 F300EXR L21 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR and the L21.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and L21 is 91 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and L21.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm F300EXR will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon L21
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
18
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Nikon L21
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
15
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon L21 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than others (215 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon L21 Landscape photography information
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
21
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Nikon L21
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon L21
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix L21
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $180