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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 14 months after the L810 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the L810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon L810

 Fujifilm S8400W L810 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2012More modern by 14 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 L810 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon L810

 Fujifilm S8400W L810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the L810.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and L810 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and L810.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S8400W will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Nikon L810
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Nikon L810
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography features
Nikon L810 Travel photography features
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Nikon L810
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670g)
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relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon L810
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-22 2012-02-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670g (1.48 lb) 430g (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 111 x 76 x 83mm (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 300 shots 300 shots
Style of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $280