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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon L820

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon L810
  • Newer Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon L820 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon L820, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and L820 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and L820 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was launched 3 years after the L820 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores versus the L820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm X-T2 L820 
LaunchedJuly 2016January 2013More modern by 42 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 L820 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm X-T2 L820 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon L820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the L820.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and L820 is 76 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and L820.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will show more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Nikon L820
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
38
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography factors
Nikon L820 Sports photography factors
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
36
great zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography factors
Nikon L820 Travel photography factors
63
environment proof
good megapixels (24MP)
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (675mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (470 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography features
Nikon L820 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
36
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
33
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
24
really wide (23mm)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (470g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Nikon Coolpix L820
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-07-07 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-675mm (29.3x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507g (1.12 lb) 470g (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-W126S 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Launch pricing $1,600 $192