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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L820

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon L810
  • Successor is Nikon L830
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 3 years earlier than the L820 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S4000 scores vs the L820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon L820

 S4000 L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the FujiFilm S4000

 L820 S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon L820

 S4000 L820 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Nikon L820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 and the L820.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and L820 is 67 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and L820.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon L820 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Nikon L820
34
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Nikon L820 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (540 grams)
38
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
Nikon L820 Sports photography advice
46
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography info
Nikon L820 Travel photography info
54
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (675mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (470 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Nikon L820 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Nikon L820 Vlogging information
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (540g)
24
quite wide (23mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (470 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon L820
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Nikon Coolpix L820
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 470 grams (1.04 lb)
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 Overall 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 300 images 320 images
Style of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $192