Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced July 2012
- Older Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
- Renewed by Fujifilm F900EXR
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Older Model is Nikon L810
- Successor is Nikon L830

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and L820 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 6 months before the L820 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the L820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Nikon Coolpix L820. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Nikon L820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Nikon L820
Fujifilm F800EXR | L820 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
L820 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon L820
Fujifilm F800EXR | L820 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the L820.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and L820 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and L820.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Nikon Coolpix L820 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-25 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 23-675mm (29.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 232g (0.51 lbs) | 470g (1.04 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 143 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 320 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NP-50A | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $330 | $192 |