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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L820

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon L810
  • Refreshed by Nikon L830
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L820 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and L820 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and L820 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was revealed 4 years prior to the L820 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S200EXR grades against the L820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Nikon L820

 S200EXR L820 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 L820 S200EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon L820

 S200EXR L820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S200EXR features external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S200EXR versus 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 depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S200EXR and the L820.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and L820 is 54 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and L820.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon L820 will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon L820
45
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Street photography with Nikon L820
45
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
more heavy than others (865 grams)
38
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography info
Nikon L820 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
has no phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon L820 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
great reach (436mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (865 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (470g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon L820
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focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
no Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging information
Nikon L820 Vlogging information
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (865g)
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decently wide (23mm)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (470 grams)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon L820
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Nikon Coolpix L820
Other name FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 31-436mm (14.1x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 865g (1.91 pounds) 470g (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 NP-140 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $192