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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon L21

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon L21 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Nikon L21, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and L21 (8MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and L21 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was unveiled 24 months later than the L21 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores against the L21 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm F770EXR L21 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 L21 Fujifilm F770EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm F770EXR L21 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F770EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR and the L21.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and L21 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and L21.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F770EXR provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
44
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography advice
Nikon L21 Street photography advice
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography information
Nikon L21 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (234g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L21 Landscape photography highlights
50
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging info
Nikon L21 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRNikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $480 $180