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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm HS10 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and L820 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was announced 3 years earlier than the L820 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the HS10 scores against the L820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Nikon L820

 HS10 L820 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the FujiFilm HS10

 L820 HS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon L820

 HS10 L820 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS10 versus Nikon L820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HS10 and the L820.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and L820 is 60 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and L820.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L820 to deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with Nikon L820
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography info
Nikon L820 Street photography info
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (666g)
38
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Nikon L820
41
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (666g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (675mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (470g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L820 Landscape photography advice
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
Nikon L820 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (666 grams)
24
pretty wide (23mm)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (470g)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon L820
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Nikon Coolpix L820
Alternate name FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 470 grams (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery style - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $900 $192