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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L830

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L830 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and L830 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was released 4 years earlier than the L830 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2500HD grades versus the L830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon L830

 S2500HD L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 L830 S2500HD 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L830

 S2500HD L830 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S2500HD against the L830.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and L830 is 78 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and L830.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L830 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography details
Nikon L830 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Nikon L830 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (390 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography features
Nikon L830 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good battery (390 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (508g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Nikon L830
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fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (390 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Nikon L830
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
28
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (508 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon L830
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix L830
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 337 gr (0.74 lb) 508 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
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 - 390 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $300