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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L810

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Updated by Nikon L820
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the L810 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was unveiled around the same time to the L810 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the L810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon L810

 Fujifilm SL300 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Fujifilm SL300

 L810 Fujifilm SL300 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon L810

 Fujifilm SL300 L810 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the L810.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and L810 is 67 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and L810.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L810 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography details
Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography features
Nikon L810 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (510g)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography advice
Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (510g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Nikon L810
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging info
Nikon L810 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (510g)
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decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon L810
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 430 gr (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $280