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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L610

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Revealed August 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L610 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon L610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the L610 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 7 months prior to the L610 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the L610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm JX500 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm JX500

 L610 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm JX500 L610 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the L610.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and L610 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and L610.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography details
Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Nikon L610 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (120 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Nikon L610 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (120 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (120 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Nikon L610 Vlogging information
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix L610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-08-09
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display 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 1/1400s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $150