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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon L810
  • Successor is Nikon L830
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and L820 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 4 years before the L820 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1600 scores vs the L820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Nikon L820

 S1600 L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the FujiFilm S1600

 L820 S1600 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon L820

 S1600 L820 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1600 compared to the L820.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and L820 is 78 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and L820.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L820 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L820 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography highlights
Nikon L820 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography information
Nikon L820 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (470g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L820 Landscape photography factors
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Nikon L820
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
24
fairly wide (23mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (470g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon L820
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Nikon Coolpix L820
Other name FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 337 gr (0.74 lb) 470 gr (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $192