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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L810

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L810 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L810, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the L810 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled about the same time to the L810 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the L810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon L810

 Fujifilm XP50 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Fujifilm XP50

 L810 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L810

 Fujifilm XP50 L810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the L810.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and L810.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L810 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Nikon L810
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography advice
Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Nikon L810
64
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Nikon L810
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
27
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L810
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 430 grams (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 220 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $280