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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L21

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP130
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
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Nikon L21, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was brought out 7 years after the L21 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon L21 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up versus the L21 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm XP120 L21 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2010Newer by 85 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm XP120

 L21 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm XP120 L21 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the L21.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and L21 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and L21.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP120 to render greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography info
Nikon L21 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography features
Nikon L21 Travel photography features
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (8MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L21 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP120
Vlogging with Nikon L21
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Nikon Coolpix L21
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-05 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 life 210 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $180