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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L610

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • Revealed 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
  • Released August 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 7 months before the L610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the L610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm JX550 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm JX550

 L610 Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm JX550 L610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the L610.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and L610 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and L610.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Nikon L610 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Nikon L610
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (120 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (240g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (120 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
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really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (120 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Nikon L610 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 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 capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
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 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 - 120 photographs
Battery format - AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $150