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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L830

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Previous Model is Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L830 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and L830 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and L830 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was introduced 5 years prior to the L830 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S200EXR scores versus the L830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Nikon L830

 S200EXR L830 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 L830 S200EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon L830

 S200EXR L830 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Nikon L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon L830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S200EXR against the L830.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and L830 is 54 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and L830.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon L830 will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon L830 Portrait photography details
45
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography factors
Nikon L830 Street photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than others in class (865g)
53
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (508g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
38
flash built-in
very long reach (436mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (865g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (508 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
missing Time Lapse function
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decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging details
Nikon L830 Vlogging details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (865 grams)
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decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (508 grams)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon L830
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Nikon Coolpix L830
Also called FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 865 gr (1.91 lb) 508 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery model NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $300