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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L830

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L830 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
  • Announced March 2013
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L830 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 9 months before the L830 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the L830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S8400W L830 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 L830 Fujifilm S8400W 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2013More modern by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S8400W L830 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with outside measurements 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 L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the L830.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and L830 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and L830.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (670 grams)
53
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Nikon L830
52
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography features
Nikon L830 Travel photography features
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
good battery life (390 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (508g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography features
Nikon L830 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (390 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging information
Nikon L830 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (670 grams)
28
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (508 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 508 gr (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
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 300 photos 390 photos
Battery format AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $300