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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L830

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon L820
  • Later Model is Nikon L840
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the L830 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 24 months prior to the L830 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the L830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm SL240 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm SL240

 L830 Fujifilm SL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm SL240 L830 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the L830.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and L830 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and L830.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L830 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Nikon L830
38
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography factors
Nikon L830 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
53
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography features
Nikon L830 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (390 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography advice
Nikon L830 Travel photography advice
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resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (510g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
good battery life (390 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (508 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L830 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
28
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than average in class (508 grams)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 24-576mm (24.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lb) 508 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
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 300 photographs 390 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $300