Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Revealed August 2011
(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
- Revealed February 2010

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX370 was released 19 months later than the L21 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up vs the L21 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 & Nikon Coolpix L21. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery & Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Nikon L21
Fujifilm JX370 | L21 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm JX370
L21 | Fujifilm JX370 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon L21
Fujifilm JX370 | L21 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the L21.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and L21.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX370 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX370 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-11 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 14MP | 8MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lbs) | 169g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $159 | $180 |