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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon L810
  • Successor is Nikon L830
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm F800EXR L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 L820 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm F800EXR L820 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2013Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography info
Nikon L820 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Street photography with Nikon L820
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Nikon L820
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Nikon L820
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lighter than others (232 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (675mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (470g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L820 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging details
Nikon L820 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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relatively wide (23mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (470 grams)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRNikon Coolpix L820
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