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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L610

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S3200 versus Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was introduced 19 months earlier than the L610 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3200 grades against the L610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon L610

 S3200 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the FujiFilm S3200

 L610 S3200 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L610

 S3200 L610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S3200 versus Nikon L610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S3200 vs the L610.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and L610 is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and L610.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L610 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography info
Nikon L610 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (540g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (240g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography factors
Nikon L610 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (120 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others in class (240g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (120 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (120 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (540 grams)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L610
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix L610
Also Known as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-08-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 120 images
Battery style AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $190 $150