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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L810

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the L810 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out at a similar time to the L810 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up against the L810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon L810

 Fujifilm S4200 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Fujifilm S4200

 L810 Fujifilm S4200 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L810

 Fujifilm S4200 L810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the L810.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and L810 is 67 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and L810.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
Nikon L810 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (543g)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
low frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (543g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
Nikon L810 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
really wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
Nikon L810 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
27
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L810
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Nikon Coolpix L810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lb) 430 gr (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Type of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $280