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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L820

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L820 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and L820 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was announced 5 years prior to the L820 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up vs the L820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S2000HD L820 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 L820 Fujifilm S2000HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S2000HD L820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the L820.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and L820 is 75 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and L820.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L820 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography information
Nikon L820 Street photography information
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no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography info
Nikon L820 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography features
Nikon L820 Travel photography features
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (414mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (675mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (470 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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really wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging information
Nikon L820 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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really wide (23mm)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (470g)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Nikon Coolpix L820
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 470 gr (1.04 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 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 - 320 photographs
Battery style - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $192