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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JV105
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
  • Launched February 2010
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was introduced very close to the L21 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the JV100 matches up vs the L21 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon L21

 JV100 L21 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the FujiFilm JV100

 L21 JV100 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon L21

 JV100 L21 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 has external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the JV100 and the L21.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and L21 is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and L21.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JV100 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
18
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography features
Nikon L21 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (126 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography details
Nikon L21 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
15
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L21 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (126g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography information
Nikon L21 Landscape photography information
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Nikon L21
25
lighter than others (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon L21
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Nikon Coolpix L21
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-02-03
Body design 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 12 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $180