Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon L810
- Refreshed by Nikon L830

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 24 months later than the L820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up versus the L820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon Coolpix L820. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon L820
Fujifilm S9800 | L820 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 24 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm S9800
L820 | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L820
Fujifilm S9800 | L820 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the L820.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and L820 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and L820.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm S9800 | Nikon Coolpix L820 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 23-675mm (29.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 470 grams (1.04 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 320 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $192 |