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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P510

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P500
  • Later Model is Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P510 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was introduced 19 months later than the P510 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores against the P510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon P510

 Fujifilm S9400W P510 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 P510 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon P510

 Fujifilm S9400W P510 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the P510.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and P510 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and P510.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
Nikon P510 Portrait photography advice
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
Nikon P510 Street photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
Nikon P510 Sports photography info
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography information
Nikon P510 Travel photography information
54
better than average battery (500 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (555 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography advice
Nikon P510 Landscape photography advice
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
Nikon P510 Vlogging information
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (555 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix P510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-07-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 555g (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $600