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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L610

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was brought out 2 years after the L610 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up versus the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm S9800 L610 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2012Newer by 30 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm S9800

 L610 Fujifilm S9800 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm S9800 L610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the L610.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and L610 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and L610.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S9800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography highlights
Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography features
Nikon L610 Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (120 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography information
Nikon L610 Travel photography information
57
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (120 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L610 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging info
Nikon L610 Vlogging info
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-08-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 photos 120 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $150