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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 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 L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and L830 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 6 years prior to the L830 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S8100fd L830 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 L830 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S8100fd L830 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the L830.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and L830 is 75 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and L830.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L830 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
Nikon L830 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography features
Nikon L830 Sports photography features
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography information
Nikon L830 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery life (390 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (508g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
Nikon L830 Landscape photography information
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
28
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (508 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix L830
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 508 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 390 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $300