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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Released February 2010
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and L21 (8MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and L21 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was manufactured 6 months earlier than the L21 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the F70EXR grades versus the L21 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Nikon L21

 F70EXR L21 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 L21 F70EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Nikon L21

 F70EXR L21 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the F70EXR and the L21.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and L21 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and L21.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm F70EXR will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon L21
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
18
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography details
Nikon L21 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography information
Nikon L21 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
15
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography info
Nikon L21 Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon L21 Landscape photography advice
31
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Nikon L21
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRNikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Nikon Coolpix L21
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $180