Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon L610

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 18 months later than the L610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades versus the L610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with outside dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon L610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the L610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and L610 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and L610.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm S8600 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.