Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon L610
Fujifilm S1500 | L610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm S1500
L610 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon L610
Fujifilm S1500 | L610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon L610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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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 |