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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 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
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon L820
  • Renewed by Nikon L840
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S4200 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S4200

 L830 Fujifilm S4200 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S4200 L830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and L830 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (543g)
53
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (390 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography advice
Nikon L830 Travel photography advice
54
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
good battery power (390 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (508g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L830 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (543g)
28
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (508 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix L830
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