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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L820

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L820 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and L820 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced very close to the L820 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the L820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm F900EXR L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 L820 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm F900EXR L820 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Nikon L820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the L820.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and L820 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and L820.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon L820 Portrait photography factors
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography info
Nikon L820 Street photography info
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (232g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
38
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
low battery life (260 per charge)
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography info
Nikon L820 Travel photography info
66
lighter than others in class (232g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (470g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Landscape photography camera
47
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
low battery life (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging features
Nikon L820 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
24
really wide (23mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (470 grams)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Nikon Coolpix L820
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2013-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
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 area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 470g (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-50A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $192