Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Nikon Coolpix L21. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon L21
Fujifilm JX550 | L21 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm JX550
L21 | Fujifilm JX550 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L21
Fujifilm JX550 | L21 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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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 |