Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L610
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2014
(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

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L610 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9400W was released 18 months later than the L610 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up against the L610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L610 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Nikon Coolpix L610. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon L610
Fujifilm S9400W | L610 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm S9400W
L610 | Fujifilm S9400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon L610
Fujifilm S9400W | L610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W provides exterior 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) and 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon L610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the L610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and L610 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and L610.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2012-08-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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 | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 240g (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 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 | 500 photos | 120 photos |
Type of battery | AA | AA |
Battery model | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $330 | $150 |