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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830 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
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Renewed by Nikon L840
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was introduced at a similar time to the L830 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the L830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S1 L830 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S1

 L830 Fujifilm S1 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S1 L830 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outer dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the L830.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and L830 is 60 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and L830.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L830 Portrait photography highlights
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
53
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L830 Sports photography highlights
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography advice
Nikon L830 Travel photography advice
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good battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
43
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery (390 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L830 Vlogging highlights
57
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
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pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Nikon Coolpix L830
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
External flash
AEB
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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 508 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
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 350 images 390 images
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $300