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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L820

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S4800 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was released within a month of the L820 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades versus the L820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S4800 L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm S4800

 L820 Fujifilm S4800 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S4800 L820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 features physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4800 versus Nikon L820 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the L820.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and L820 is 66 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and L820.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Nikon L820
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
38
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L820 Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Nikon L820
54
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (518g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (675mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (470 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (518g)
24
rather wide (23mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (470 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix L820
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 2013-01-29
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518g (1.14 lbs) 470g (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 320 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $192