Nikon L20 vs Nikon S8000

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon L20 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and S8000 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L20 was launched 16 months before the S8000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the L20 scores against the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the L20 versus the S8000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and S8000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and S8000.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S8000 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.