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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(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
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
  • 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  • Superseded the Nikon L820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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm SL300 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm SL300

 L830 Fujifilm SL300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm SL300 L830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen sizing3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
Portrait photography with Nikon L830
38
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (510g)
53
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography info
Nikon L830 Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography information
Nikon L830 Travel photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
great battery pack (390 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (508g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography details
Nikon L830 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery pack (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
28
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (508g)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon Coolpix L830
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