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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L820

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon L810
  • Renewed by Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L820 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and L820 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 5 years before the L820 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the L820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S8100fd L820 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 L820 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S8100fd L820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the L820.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and L820 is 75 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and L820.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L820 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography details
Nikon L820 Street photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Nikon L820 Sports photography information
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Nikon L820 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (675mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (470 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Nikon L820
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
Nikon L820 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
24
quite wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (470 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix L820
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2013-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 470 grams (1.04 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 320 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $192