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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L830

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 12 months earlier than the L830 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the L830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm T550 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm T550

 L830 Fujifilm T550 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm T550 L830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the L830.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and L830 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and L830.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Nikon L830 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Nikon L830
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Nikon L830
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (390 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
Nikon L830 Travel photography details
76
lighter than competition (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
58
better than average battery (390 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
48
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Nikon L830 Vlogging features
35
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
28
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 508 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
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 - 390 images
Battery type - AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $300