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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L21

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Announced February 2010
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L21 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon L21, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 12 months before the L21 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the L21 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm S8100fd L21 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 L21 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm S8100fd L21 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has sizing of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon L21 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the L21.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and L21 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and L21.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8100fd to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography information
Nikon L21 Street photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Nikon L21
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Nikon L21
53
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
Nikon L21 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix L21
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $180