Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21
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![Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR/Fujifilm-F550-EXR-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
(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
- Introduced February 2010
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 Overview
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.
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon L21
Fujifilm F550 EXR | L21 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
L21 | Fujifilm F550 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon L21
Fujifilm F550 EXR | L21 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon L21 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 size comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L21-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L21 is 91 and 93 respectively.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L21-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L21-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L21-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4 | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 169 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 158 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $450 | $180 |