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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L820

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Launched 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
  • Superseded the Nikon L810
  • Later Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L820 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 24 months later than the L820 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the L820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S9900w L820 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 L820 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm S9900w L820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the L820.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and L820 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and L820.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L820 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Nikon L820
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
38
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Nikon L820
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (675mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (470g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography details
Nikon L820 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging details
Nikon L820 Vlogging details
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (670g)
24
fairly wide (23mm)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (470 grams)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix L820
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 470 grams (1.04 lb)
Physical 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 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 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $719 $192