• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 414.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 765.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S2000HD advantages over Nikon L830

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon L830 advantages over Fujifilm S2000HD

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    765 mm vs 414 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 680 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    23 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.7 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    5 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/1500 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

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
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • 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 Nikon L100

Fujifilm S2000HD
Nikon L100
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Faster shutter

Compare Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L100

Nikon L830
Nikon L100
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon L830 vs Nikon L100

Compared to Olympus SP-600UZ

Fujifilm S2000HD
Olympus SP-600UZ
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SP-600UZ

Nikon L830
Olympus SP-600UZ
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter

Compare Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-600UZ

Compared to Nikon L110

Fujifilm S2000HD
Nikon L110
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Fast startup
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L110

Nikon L830
Nikon L110
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster shutter

Compare Nikon L830 vs Nikon L110

Compared to Samsung WB2100

Fujifilm S2000HD
Samsung WB2100
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung WB2100

Nikon L830
Samsung WB2100
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB2100

Compared to Nikon L840

Fujifilm S2000HD
Nikon L840
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L840

Nikon L830
Nikon L840
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840

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