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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L820

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon L810
  • Renewed by Nikon L830
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was brought out 13 months before the L820 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the L820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm SL300 L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm SL300

 L820 Fujifilm SL300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm SL300 L820 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with external 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 L820 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon L820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the L820.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and L820 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and L820.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L820 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography features
Nikon L820 Street photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (510 grams)
38
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography details
Nikon L820 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
Travel photography with Nikon L820
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (675mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (470 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Nikon L820
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (510g)
24
rather wide (23mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (470g)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix L820
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 470 gr (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 300 images 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $192