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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P510

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P510 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 P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P500
  • Later Model is Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and P510 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 4 years before the P510 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the P510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon P510

 Fujifilm S1500 P510 

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm S1500

 P510 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2009Fresher by 41 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P510

 Fujifilm S1500 P510 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the P510.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and P510 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and P510.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P510 to produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography information
Nikon P510 Portrait photography information
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography information
Nikon P510 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
very long reach (396mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (555g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography information
Nikon P510 Landscape photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging advice
Nikon P510 Vlogging advice
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (555g)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix P510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-07-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lb) 555 gr (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 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 - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $600