FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Nikon L820
HS10 | L820 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the FujiFilm HS10
L820 | HS10 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon L820
HS10 | L820 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L820 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
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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 |