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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4000 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the L610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the S4000 scores against the L610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon L610

 S4000 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the FujiFilm S4000

 L610 S4000 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 19 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon L610

 S4000 L610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon L610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S4000 compared to the L610.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and L610 is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and L610.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L610 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L610 Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Nikon L610
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (240g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography factors
Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others in class (240g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (120 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (120 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon L610
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Nikon Coolpix L610
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
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 Overall 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 300 photos 120 photos
Style of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $150