Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21
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![Fujifilm XF1 front Fujifilm XF1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-XF1/Fujifilm-XF1-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix L21 front Nikon Coolpix L21 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L21/Nikon-L21-front.jpg)
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32 Features
11 Overall
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2012
(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
- Announced February 2010
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and L21 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 2 years later than the L21 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the L21 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon L21
Fujifilm XF1 | L21 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm XF1
L21 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L21
Fujifilm XF1 | L21 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L21 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the L21.
![Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 size comparison Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XF1-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L21-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and L21 is 90 and 93 respectively.
![Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XF1-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L21-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and L21.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-XF1-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L21-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XF1-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L21-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm XF1 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 255g (0.56 lbs) | 169g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 199 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-50 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $380 | $180 |