• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 675.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon L820 advantages over Fujifilm F850EXR

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    675 mm vs 500 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 540 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm F850EXR advantages over Nikon L820

  • Thinner
    36 mm vs 84 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    230g vs 470g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm F750EXR

Nikon L820
Fujifilm F750EXR
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $287
  • 1/2 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon L820 vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Fujifilm F850EXR
Fujifilm F750EXR
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $287
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm F850EXR vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Compared to Nikon L810

Nikon L820
Nikon L810
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon L820 vs Nikon L810

Fujifilm F850EXR
Nikon L810
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm F850EXR vs Nikon L810

Compared to Fujifilm F900EXR

Nikon L820
Fujifilm F900EXR
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon L820 vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Fujifilm F850EXR
Fujifilm F900EXR
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm F850EXR vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Compared to Samsung WB100

Nikon L820
Samsung WB100
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB100

Fujifilm F850EXR
Samsung WB100
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm F850EXR vs Samsung WB100

Compared to Fujifilm S8600

Nikon L820
Fujifilm S8600
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon L820 vs Fujifilm S8600

Fujifilm F850EXR
Fujifilm S8600
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm F850EXR vs Fujifilm S8600

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