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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610 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
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon P600
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 13 months before the P610 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the P610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon P610

 Fujifilm S1 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Fujifilm S1

 P610 Fujifilm S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon P610

 Fujifilm S1 P610 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 offers external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon P610 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the P610.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and P610 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and P610.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography details
Nikon P610 Street photography details
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (680 grams)
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P610 Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition (565 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Nikon P610
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Nikon P610
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (680g)
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (565g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon P610
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Nikon Coolpix P610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 565g (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 350 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $430