Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon L820

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon L820, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 13 months earlier than the L820 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the L820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Nikon Coolpix L820. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the L820.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and L820 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and L820.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L820 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.