Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L120

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8500 versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 24 months after the L120 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades vs the L120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Nikon Coolpix L120. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the L120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and L120 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and L120.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.