FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Nikon Coolpix L610. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon L610
S4000 | L610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the FujiFilm S4000
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon L610
S4000 | L610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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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 |