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Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L21

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched 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
  • Announced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm T400 and Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was unveiled 24 months after the L21 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up vs the L21 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm T400 L21 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm T400

 L21 Fujifilm T400 

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm T400 L21 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T400 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Fujifilm T400 and Nikon L21 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 and the L21.

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and L21 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T400 and L21.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm T400 to provide more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T400
Portrait photography with Nikon L21
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography factors
Nikon L21 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L21 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
15
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T400
Travel photography with Nikon L21
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography info
Nikon L21 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L21 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
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
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 pictures -
Type of battery 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 / SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $180