Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Revealed January 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon L820
- Renewed by Nikon L840
Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the L830 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm S4200 was announced 24 months before the L830 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the L830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Nikon Coolpix L830. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon L830
Fujifilm S4200 | L830 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S4200
L830 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L830
Fujifilm S4200 | L830 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 provides external measurements 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 L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Nikon L830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the L830.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and L830 is 67 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and L830.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L830 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Nikon Coolpix L830 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Nikon Coolpix L830 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 23-765mm (33.3x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 543 grams (1.20 lbs) | 508 grams (1.12 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 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 | 300 photographs | 390 photographs |
Form of battery | AA | AA |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $300 |