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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm X30 L21 
LaunchedAugust 2014February 2010More recent by 56 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm X30

 L21 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm X30 L21 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Nikon L21
47
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
18
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
Nikon L21 Street photography details
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (423g)
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Nikon L21
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (470 shots)
has phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
15
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
Nikon L21 Travel photography information
62
great battery life (470 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (423g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (8MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L21 Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
21
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging info
Nikon L21 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (423g)
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix L21
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-08-26 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 gr (0.93 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 life 470 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $180