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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(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
Nikon P610
(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  • Superseded the Nikon P600
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon P610

 Fujifilm S8500 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Fujifilm S8500

 P610 Fujifilm S8500 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P610

 Fujifilm S8500 P610 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P610 Portrait photography advice
32
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Nikon P610
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (670 grams)
50
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
Sports photography with Nikon P610
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
Travel photography with Nikon P610
52
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P610 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Nikon P610
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (670g)
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (565 grams)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P610
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix P610
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