Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon L810
- Successor is Nikon L830

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed very close to the L820 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the L820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Nikon Coolpix L820. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon L820
Fujifilm S8500 | L820 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm S8500
L820 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon L820
Fujifilm S8500 | L820 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and 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).
See the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon L820 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the L820.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and L820 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and L820.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Nikon Coolpix L820 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 23-675mm (29.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) | 470 grams (1.04 pounds) |
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 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 | - | 320 photographs |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $500 | $192 |