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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
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 S1500 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was brought out 4 years before the L610 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades versus the L610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm S1500 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm S1500

 L610 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm S1500 L610 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the L610.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and L610 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and L610.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L610 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography features
Nikon L610 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (120 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography details
Nikon L610 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
long reach (396mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (240g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (120 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (120 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging info
Nikon L610 Vlogging info
22
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (240g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-08-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 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 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $150