Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and L21 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was released 4 years later than the L21 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the L21 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 offers outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the L21.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and L21 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and L21.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X30 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.