Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L810

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 24 months later than the L810 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the L810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Nikon Coolpix L810. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Nikon L810 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L810 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the L810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and L810 is 60 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and L810.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.