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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L830

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • New Model is Nikon L840
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was manufactured 11 months before the L830 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores vs the L830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S4800 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S4800

 L830 Fujifilm S4800 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S4800 L830 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 features physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the L830.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and L830 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and L830.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Nikon L830
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (518g)
53
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography features
Nikon L830 Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Nikon L830
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
good battery life (390 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (765mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (508g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography info
Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging information
Nikon L830 Vlogging information
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
28
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (508 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
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 modes 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
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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 grams (1.14 pounds) 508 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 390 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $229 $300