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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P510

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P510 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • Renewed by Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P510 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was unveiled 2 years after the P510 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades vs the P510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon P510

 Fujifilm S9800 P510 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2012Newer by 31 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm S9800

 P510 Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P510

 Fujifilm S9800 P510 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9800 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon P510 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon P510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the P510.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and P510 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and P510.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S9800 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P510 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography details
Nikon P510 Sports photography details
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography advice
Nikon P510 Travel photography advice
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
low battery pack (200 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (555 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P510 Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P510 Vlogging highlights
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (555 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix P510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2012-07-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 555 grams (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 300 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $600