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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L21

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
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
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L21 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon L21, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was manufactured within a month of the L21 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the XP10 grades against the L21 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon L21

 XP10 L21 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the FujiFilm XP10

 L21 XP10 

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L21

 XP10 L21 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon L21 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the XP10 compared to the L21.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and L21.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm XP10 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography details
Nikon L21 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography advice
Nikon L21 Street photography advice
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography features
Nikon L21 Sports photography features
29
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
15
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography info
Nikon L21 Landscape photography info
27
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
Vlogging with Nikon L21
25
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L21
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix L21
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $175 $180