Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610
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![Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300/Fujifilm-SL300-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix L610 front Nikon Coolpix L610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L610/Nikon-L610-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed August 2012
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured 7 months prior to the L610 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the L610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon Coolpix L610. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon L610
Fujifilm SL300 | L610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm SL300
L610 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon L610
Fujifilm SL300 | L610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon L610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the L610.
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 size comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and L610 is 67 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and L610.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L610 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2012-08-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | - |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510 gr (1.12 lb) | 240 gr (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 photographs | 120 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NP-85 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $150 |