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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L21

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon L21, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 2 years later than the L21 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the L21 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm T550 L21 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm T550

 L21 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm T550 L21 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the L21.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and L21.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T550 to deliver greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L21 Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
Nikon L21 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Nikon L21
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
15
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Nikon L21 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competitors (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
47
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
21
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging details
Nikon L21 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix L21
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $180