Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon P600

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8500 was announced 3 years earlier than the P610 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the P610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon P610
Fujifilm S8500 | P610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Fujifilm S8500
P610 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P610
Fujifilm S8500 | P610 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys physical measurements 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 P610 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the P610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and P610 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and P610.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Nikon Coolpix P610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Nikon Coolpix P610 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/7000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.50 m |
Flash options | - | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 565 grams (1.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") |
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 | - | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $500 | $430 |