Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L610
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2013
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed August 2012
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Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up vs the L610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon L610
| Fujifilm S8300 | L610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm S8300
| L610 | Fujifilm S8300 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L610
| Fujifilm S8300 | L610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | August 2012 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while 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).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the L610.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and L610 is 61 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and L610.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography features
Nikon L610 Portrait photography features
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Nikon L610 Street photography advice
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography features
Nikon L610 Landscape photography features
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (670g)
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-09 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | 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 | 670 grams (1.48 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | AA |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $200 | $150 |