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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L21

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Revealed March 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
  • Revealed February 2010
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon L21, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was brought out 3 years later than the L21 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades vs the L21 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm XP200 L21 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2010Fresher by 39 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm XP200

 L21 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm XP200 L21 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP200 enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 versus the L21.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and L21 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and L21.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP200 to resolve extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L21 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography features
Nikon L21 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography features
Nikon L21 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography details
Nikon L21 Travel photography details
66
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L21 Landscape photography factors
45
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Nikon Coolpix L21
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-22 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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 300 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $180