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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was brought out 6 years later than the L21 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades against the L21 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm XP90 L21 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2010More recent by 73 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm XP90

 L21 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm XP90 L21 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the L21.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and L21 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and L21.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP90 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L21 Portrait photography advice
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
18
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography details
Nikon L21 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Nikon L21
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
15
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography information
Nikon L21 Travel photography information
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L21 Landscape photography highlights
46
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging advice
Nikon L21 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm XP90Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-15 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $180