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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon L820
  • Updated by Nikon L840
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the L830 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 24 months before the L830 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the L830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S4500 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S4500

 L830 Fujifilm S4500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S4500 L830 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 has got external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Nikon L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the L830.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and L830 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and L830.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L830 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography information
Nikon L830 Portrait photography information
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography information
Nikon L830 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
53
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (390 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography info
Nikon L830 Travel photography info
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
better than average battery (390 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (765mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (508 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L830 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (390 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Nikon L830
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
28
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (508g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Nikon Coolpix L830
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 508 gr (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 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 photographs 390 photographs
Style of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $300