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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon L810
  • Newer Model is Nikon L830
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was announced 3 years prior to the L820 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the S3200 scores vs the L820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon L820

 S3200 L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the FujiFilm S3200

 L820 S3200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L820

 S3200 L820 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3200 against the L820.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and L820 is 67 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and L820.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L820 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S3200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L820 Portrait photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography advice
Nikon L820 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (540g)
38
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Nikon L820 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Nikon L820
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (675mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (470 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography info
Nikon L820 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging factors
Nikon L820 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
24
pretty wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (470 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L820
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix L820
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 470 grams (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 photos 320 photos
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $190 $192