Nikon L820 vs Nikon S8200

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L820 vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L820 was brought out 18 months later than the S8200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the L820 matches up versus the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L820 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L820 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L820 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L820 vs the S8200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and S8200 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and S8200.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern L820 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.