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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L830

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L820
  • Later Model is Nikon L840
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 12 months earlier than the L830 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the L830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S8500 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S8500

 L830 Fujifilm S8500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S8500 L830 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the L830.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and L830 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and L830.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L830 Portrait photography advice
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
53
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (390 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography factors
Nikon L830 Travel photography factors
52
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
good battery (390 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L830 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging info
Nikon L830 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
28
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 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 - 390 images
Battery type - AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $300