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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L810
  • Successor is Nikon L830
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the L820 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 4 years before the L820 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2800HD scores against the L820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Nikon L820

 S2800HD L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 L820 S2800HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon L820

 S2800HD L820 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD against the L820.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and L820 is 75 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and L820.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L820 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Nikon L820 Portrait photography advice
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography information
Nikon L820 Street photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
Nikon L820 Travel photography factors
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (675mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (470 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
Nikon L820 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Nikon L820 Vlogging factors
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
24
relatively wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (470 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon L820
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Nikon Coolpix L820
Also called as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 470g (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $260 $192