Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L21

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and L21 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 2 years after the L21 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the L21 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon L21 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the L21.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and L21 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and L21.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X10 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.