Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Nikon L21
Fujifilm XP90 | L21 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 73 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm XP90
L21 | Fujifilm XP90 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon L21
Fujifilm XP90 | L21 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Fujifilm XP90 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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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 |