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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L830

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L830 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
  • Announced January 2015
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  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • Refreshed by Nikon L840
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L830 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was released 13 months later than the L830 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades vs the L830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S9900w L830 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 13 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 L830 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm S9900w L830 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the L830.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and L830 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and L830.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Nikon L830
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography features
Nikon L830 Street photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (670g)
53
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography details
Nikon L830 Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography features
Nikon L830 Travel photography features
61
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
good battery power (390 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (508 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography info
Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (390 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging highlights
Nikon L830 Vlogging highlights
57
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (670 grams)
28
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (508 grams)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix L830
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 508 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 shots 390 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $719 $300