Clicky

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Introduced February 2010
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and L21 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 3 years after the L21 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the L21 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm X20 L21 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2010Newer by 40 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm X20

 L21 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm X20 L21 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has sizing of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the L21.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and L21 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and L21.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X20 will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
Nikon L21 Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
18
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography details
Nikon L21 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Nikon L21
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
15
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Nikon L21 Travel photography info
60
good battery life (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (353g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Nikon L21
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix L21
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 life 270 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $180