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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L21

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon L21
(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
  • Revealed February 2010
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and L21 (8MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 24 months later than the L21 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the L21 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm JX500 L21 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm JX500

 L21 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm JX500 L21 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the L21.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and L21.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JX500 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Nikon L21 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Nikon L21
68
lighter than others (113g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L21 Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Nikon L21 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $90 $180