Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon L21, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and L21 (8MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and L21 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 18 months after the L21 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the L21 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Nikon Coolpix L21. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Nikon L21 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the L21.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L21 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L21.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F550 EXR provides a benefit in sensor innovation.