FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon L810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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon L820
S3200 | L820 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the FujiFilm S3200
L820 | S3200 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L820
S3200 | L820 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Contrast the FujiFilm S3200 versus Nikon L820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and L820 is 67 and 72 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L820 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
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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 |