FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L830

Below is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the L830 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 4 years prior to the L830 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the S3200 scores versus the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 has got physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3200 and the L830.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and L830 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and L830.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L830 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.