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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L810

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 12 months later than the L810 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the L810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon L810

 Fujifilm SL1000 L810 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 L810 Fujifilm SL1000 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon L810

 Fujifilm SL1000 L810 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Nikon L810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the L810.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and L810 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and L810.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm SL1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (659g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (350 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Nikon L810
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great battery pack (350 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (659g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging factors
Nikon L810 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (659 grams)
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relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon L810
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-02-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659g (1.45 lbs) 430g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 350 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $600 $280