FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Nikon Coolpix L21. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Nikon L21
F70EXR | L21 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the FujiFilm F70EXR
L21 | F70EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Nikon L21
F70EXR | L21 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon L21 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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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 |