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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L820

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon L810
  • New Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L820 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the L820 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 13 months before the L820 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the L820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S4200 L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm S4200

 L820 Fujifilm S4200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S4200 L820 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Fujifilm S4200 versus Nikon L820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the L820.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and L820 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and L820.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L820 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography features
Nikon L820 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (543 grams)
38
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L820 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L820 Travel photography highlights
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (543g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (675mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (470 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging factors
Nikon L820 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (543 grams)
24
relatively wide (23mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (470 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Nikon Coolpix L820
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lbs) 470g (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 shots 320 shots
Style of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $192