Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L830

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and L830 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and L830 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced 3 years before the L830 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the L830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon Coolpix L830. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides outer measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Nikon L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the L830.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and L830 is 52 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and L830.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon L830 will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.