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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L820

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Refreshed by Nikon L830
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L820 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and L820 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed very close to the L820 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up against the L820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm HS35EXR L820 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 L820 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm HS35EXR L820 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the L820.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and L820 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and L820.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon L820
56
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Nikon L820
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than others (687 grams)
38
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography info
Nikon L820 Sports photography info
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography features
Nikon L820 Travel photography features
53
better than average battery life (600 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (687 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (470 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon L820 Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon L820 Vlogging factors
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (687 grams)
24
decently wide (23mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (470 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix L820
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 470 grams (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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 600 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $192