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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L21

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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 JX300 vs Nikon L21 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and L21 (8MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 12 months after the L21 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JX300 matches up against the L21 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon L21

 JX300 L21 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the FujiFilm JX300

 L21 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon L21

 JX300 L21 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L21 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the JX300 and the L21.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and L21.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern JX300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L21 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
18
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (130 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Nikon L21 Sports photography details
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
15
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (130g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (8MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Nikon L21 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon L21
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix L21
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 Battery Pack -
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 Single Single
Pricing at release $110 $180