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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Old Model is Nikon L810
  • Refreshed by Nikon L830
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and L820 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was manufactured 17 months earlier than the L820 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades versus the L820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm F600 EXR L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 L820 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm F600 EXR L820 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the L820.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and L820 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and L820.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon L820 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
38
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography advice
Nikon L820 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography features
Nikon L820 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (470g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography details
Nikon L820 Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Vlogging with Nikon L820
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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decently wide (23mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (470 grams)
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Nikon Coolpix L820
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-11 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 -
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 470 grams (1.04 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery type - AA
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $192