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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released August 2012
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and L610 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 19 months prior to the L610 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm F500 EXR L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 L610 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm F500 EXR L610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the L610.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and L610 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and L610.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography advice
Nikon L610 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (240g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others in class (240g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon L610 Landscape photography information
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
Nikon L610 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 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 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 120 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $430 $150