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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P510

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • Later Model is Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was brought out 19 months after the P510 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the P510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon P510

 Fujifilm S1 P510 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2012More modern by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm S1

 P510 Fujifilm S1 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon P510

 Fujifilm S1 P510 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys outer 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 P510 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon P510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the P510.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and P510 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and P510.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography highlights
Nikon P510 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography features
Nikon P510 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
bad battery life (200 per charge)
heavier than others in class (555 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Nikon P510
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging details
Nikon P510 Vlogging details
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (555 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Nikon Coolpix P510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 555g (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 350 photos 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $600