Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L21
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Released July 2009
(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
- Introduced February 2010

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L21 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 6 months before the L21 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores versus the L21 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon L21
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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm Z35
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon L21
Fujifilm Z35 | L21 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon L21 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the L21.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and L21.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm Z35 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 8MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 169g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NP-45A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $130 | $180 |