Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon L610

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S2000HD and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and L610 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was introduced 4 years prior to the L610 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores versus the L610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Nikon Coolpix L610. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD has outside measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S2000HD and Nikon L610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the L610.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and L610 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and L610.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L610 to render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.