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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L820

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Replaced the Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L820 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 12 months after the L820 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores against the L820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S9400W L820 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 L820 Fujifilm S9400W 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S9400W L820 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the L820.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and L820 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and L820.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography features
Nikon L820 Portrait photography features
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Nikon L820
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (670g)
38
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography features
Nikon L820 Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Nikon L820
54
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (670g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (470g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Nikon L820
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
Nikon L820 Vlogging details
26
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (670 grams)
24
fairly wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (470 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix L820
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 470g (1.04 lb)
Physical 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 500 photos 320 photos
Style of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $330 $192