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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(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
Nikon L820
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S9800 L820 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm S9800

 L820 Fujifilm S9800 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S9800 L820 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography features
Nikon L820 Portrait photography features
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
Street photography with Nikon L820
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (670g)
38
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography advice
Nikon L820 Travel photography advice
57
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (675mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (470g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography information
Nikon L820 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Nikon L820
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (670g)
24
pretty wide (23mm)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (470 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix L820
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