Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon L830
Fujifilm S8100fd | L830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
L830 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L830
Fujifilm S8100fd | L830 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L830 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Nikon Coolpix L830 | |
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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 |