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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm JX370 L21 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2010More recent by 19 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm JX370

 L21 Fujifilm JX370 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm JX370 L21 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L21 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
18
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
31
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
15
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography info
Nikon L21 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others (124g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (190 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Nikon L21
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Nikon L21
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Nikon Coolpix L21
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