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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L610

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed August 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled 6 months after the L610 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm S8500 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm S8500

 L610 Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm S8500 L610 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the L610.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and L610 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and L610.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
31
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography details
Nikon L610 Street photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography information
Nikon L610 Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L610 Travel photography highlights
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition (240g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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 24-1104mm (46.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
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 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 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $150