FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon L21
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix JX355
(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

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon L21 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JX350 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JX350 was brought out 12 months after the L21 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JX350 matches up vs the L21 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Nikon L21
JX350 | L21 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the FujiFilm JX350
L21 | JX350 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon L21
JX350 | L21 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX350 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm JX350 versus Nikon L21 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JX350 against the L21.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and L21.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX350 to provide you with more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger JX350 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX350 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
Also referred to as | FinePix JX355 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 8MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
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 | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $200 | $180 |