Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L820

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and L820 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and L820 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 14 months before the L820 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the L820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 & Nikon Coolpix L820. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Nikon L820 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Nikon L820 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the L820.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and L820 is 52 and 72 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and L820.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon L820 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.