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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon L21

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T5
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 X-T4 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon L21, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and L21 (8MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and L21 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was unveiled 10 years later than the L21 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L21 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores vs the L21 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm X-T4 L21 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2010More recent by 123 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 L21 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm X-T4 L21 

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T4 enjoys external dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon L21 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the L21.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and L21 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T4 and L21.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T4 will deliver more detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L21 Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography advice
Nikon L21 Street photography advice
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than others (607g)
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Sports photography with Nikon L21
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography factors
Nikon L21 Travel photography factors
75
better than average battery power (500 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (607g)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (8MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography details
Nikon L21 Landscape photography details
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (500 shots)
has dual storage slots
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging information
Nikon L21 Vlogging information
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than others (607 grams)
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm X-T4Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-24 2010-02-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607 grams (1.34 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 500 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $1,700 $180