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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L21

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Announced February 2010
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L21 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and L21 (8MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and L21 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was brought out 24 months after the L21 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up versus the L21 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR L21 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 24 months
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 L21 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR L21 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Nikon L21 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the L21.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and L21.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography info
Nikon L21 Portrait photography info
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography info
Nikon L21 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon L21 Sports photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
Nikon L21 Travel photography features
66
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon L21 Landscape photography info
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon L21 Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRNikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $180