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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L830

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L830 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
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon L820
  • Refreshed by Nikon L840
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L830 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was brought out about the same time to the L830 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores versus the L830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S9400W L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 L830 Fujifilm S9400W 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S9400W L830 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has proportions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon L830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the L830.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and L830 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and L830.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L830 Portrait photography highlights
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography info
Nikon L830 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
53
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
Nikon L830 Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (390 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Nikon L830
54
good battery power (500 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
better than average battery power (390 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography factors
Nikon L830 Landscape photography factors
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery power (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging info
Nikon L830 Vlogging info
26
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (670g)
28
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
AE 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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 508 grams (1.12 lbs)
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 500 images 390 images
Type of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $330 $300