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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P510

Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P500
  • Updated by Nikon P520
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm S1600 versus Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and P510 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was brought out 3 years earlier than the P510 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S1600 grades against the P510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Nikon P510

 S1600 P510 

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the FujiFilm S1600

 P510 S1600 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2010Fresher by 29 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon P510

 S1600 P510 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 provides external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1600 versus Nikon P510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S1600 against the P510.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and P510 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and P510.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P510 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography features
Nikon P510 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
Nikon P510 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (555g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Nikon P510
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has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
not so great battery (200 per charge)
more heavy than others (555 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Nikon P510 Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
Nikon P510 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (555g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon P510
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Nikon Coolpix P510
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-07-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 555 gr (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $600