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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Released February 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 24 months later than the L21 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the L21 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm JX550 L21 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm JX550

 L21 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm JX550 L21 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon L21 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the L21.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and L21.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to result in extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L21 Portrait photography advice
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
18
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
Nikon L21 Street photography features
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Nikon L21 Sports photography factors
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
15
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Nikon L21
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (8MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Nikon L21 Landscape photography features
34
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
21
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Nikon L21 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change 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
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $180