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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L840

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the L840 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores versus the L840 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S8200 L840 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm S8200

 L840 Fujifilm S8200 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S8200 L840 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the L840.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and L840 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and L840.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography details
Nikon L840 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
Nikon L840 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (670g)
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography information
Nikon L840 Sports photography information
50
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography factors
Nikon L840 Travel photography factors
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
57
better than average battery life (590 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (538 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography information
Nikon L840 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Nikon L840
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (670 grams)
27
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (538g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 538g (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 - 590 shots
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $400