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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L610

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2012
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L610 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 6 months after the L610 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the L610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm SL1000 L610 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 L610 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm SL1000 L610 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the L610.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and L610 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and L610.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography details
Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography highlights
Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (659 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
Nikon L610 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (120 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography details
Nikon L610 Travel photography details
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great battery power (350 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (659 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (240g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (120 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (120 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (659 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-08-09
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659g (1.45 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 350 images 120 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $600 $150