Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L610

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Nikon L610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and L610 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 7 months before the L610 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the L610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Nikon Coolpix L610. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the L610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and L610 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and L610.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.