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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L810

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was revealed 2 years later than the L810 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up vs the L810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon L810

 Fujifilm S9800 L810 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Fujifilm S9800

 L810 Fujifilm S9800 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L810

 Fujifilm S9800 L810 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon L810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the L810.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and L810 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and L810.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm S9800 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L810 Portrait photography factors
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good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
Street photography with Nikon L810
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Nikon L810
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging factors
Nikon L810 Vlogging factors
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670g)
27
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L810
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2012-02-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 430 gr (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $280