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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L21

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon L21, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 24 months later than the L21 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the L21 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm XP50 L21 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm XP50

 L21 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm XP50 L21 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 features external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon L21 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the L21.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and L21 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and L21.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L21 Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
18
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Nikon L21 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography advice
Nikon L21 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
15
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
Nikon L21 Travel photography information
64
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography details
Nikon L21 Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
21
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Nikon L21
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix L21
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 8MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $180