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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L820

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon L810
  • Updated by Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L820 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 2 months after the L820 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the L820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S8400W L820 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 L820 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S8400W L820 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the L820.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and L820 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and L820.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Nikon L820
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography information
Nikon L820 Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
38
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
Nikon L820 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography factors
Nikon L820 Travel photography factors
52
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (675mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (470 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
Nikon L820 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
24
really wide (23mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (470 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Nikon Coolpix L820
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 470 grams (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $192