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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L21

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
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
  • Released February 2010
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L21 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 5 months later than the L21 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JZ500 grades versus the L21 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon L21

 JZ500 L21 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 L21 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L21

 JZ500 L21 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has measurements 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 vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 vs the L21.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and L21 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and L21.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Nikon L21
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
Nikon L21 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Nikon L21 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L21 Travel photography highlights
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Nikon L21 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L21
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix L21
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $230 $180