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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(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
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L810
  • Successor is Nikon L830
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S8500 L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm S8500

 L820 Fujifilm S8500 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S8500 L820 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography features
Nikon L820 Portrait photography features
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography info
Nikon L820 Street photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (670g)
38
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
Sports photography with Nikon L820
53
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
Travel photography with Nikon L820
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (675mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (470 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L820 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (670g)
24
decently wide (23mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (470g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix L820
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