Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon L820

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was revealed 12 months after the L820 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the L820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Nikon Coolpix L820. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with external dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8600 versus Nikon L820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the L820.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and L820 is 76 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and L820.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.