Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L21
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Announced February 2010
Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L21 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm A100 was launched 12 months earlier than the L21 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the L21 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon L21
Fujifilm A100 | L21 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm A100
L21 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon L21
Fujifilm A100 | L21 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 has outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon L21 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the L21.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and L21.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm A100 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-04 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 8MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lb) | 169g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $180 |