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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L610

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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 S4200 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the L610 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was revealed 7 months before the L610 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the L610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm S4200 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm S4200

 L610 Fujifilm S4200 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm S4200 L610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the L610.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and L610 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and L610.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography information
Nikon L610 Portrait photography information
36
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography information
Nikon L610 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
54
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competitors (240g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (120 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
Nikon L610 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-08-09
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 photos 120 photos
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $150