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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L820

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
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 S1 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was revealed 12 months later than the L820 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S1 scores vs the L820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S1 L820 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm S1

 L820 Fujifilm S1 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S1 L820 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L820 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the L820.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and L820 is 60 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and L820.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography info
Nikon L820 Portrait photography info
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Nikon L820
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (680g)
38
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Nikon L820
63
great battery life (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (675mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (470g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Nikon L820
58
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
36
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (680g)
24
pretty wide (23mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (470 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Nikon Coolpix L820
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 470 gr (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $192