Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon L840

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was manufactured 13 months prior to the L840 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the L840 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Nikon Coolpix L840. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 has external dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the L840.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and L840 is 76 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and L840.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.