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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L830

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L830 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is fairly close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and L830 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the L830 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the L830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon L830

 HS20 EXR L830 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 L830 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L830

 HS20 EXR L830 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the L830.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and L830 is 58 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and L830.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon L830 Portrait photography factors
55
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography features
Nikon L830 Street photography features
54
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (730g)
53
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon L830
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon L830
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (730 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (508 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging info
Nikon L830 Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (730 grams)
28
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than others (508 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L830
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix L830
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 508g (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 390 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $300