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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L21

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L21 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 6 months before the L21 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the L21 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm Z37 L21 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm Z37

 L21 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm Z37 L21 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the L21.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and L21.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm Z37 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
Nikon L21 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
18
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
Nikon L21 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L21 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
15
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L21 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Nikon L21 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
21
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L21 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 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 ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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