Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon L120

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8600 versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was introduced 2 years later than the L120 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Nikon Coolpix L120. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with external measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Nikon L120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the L120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and L120 is 76 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and L120.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8600 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.