Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830
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![Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300/Fujifilm-SL300-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix L830 front Nikon Coolpix L830 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L830/Nikon-L830-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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
(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
- Released January 2014
- Superseded the Nikon L820
- Newer Model is Nikon L840
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the L830 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 24 months earlier than the L830 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the L830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon Coolpix L830. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon L830
Fujifilm SL300 | L830 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm SL300
L830 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon L830
Fujifilm SL300 | L830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the L830.
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 size comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L830-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and L830 is 67 and 71 respectively.
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L830-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and L830.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L830 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L830-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L830-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Nikon Coolpix L830 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Nikon Coolpix L830 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 23-765mm (33.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
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) | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 lb) | 508g (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 photos | 390 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $280 | $300 |