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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L21

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP90
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 XP80 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon L21, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was introduced 5 years after the L21 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up vs the L21 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm XP80 L21 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 61 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm XP80

 L21 Fujifilm XP80 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm XP80 L21 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon L21 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the L21.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and L21 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and L21.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP80 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP80 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography details
Nikon L21 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
15
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
Travel photography with Nikon L21
65
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
Landscape photography with Nikon L21
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging factors
Nikon L21 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm XP80Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-14 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 179g (0.39 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $180