Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon P600

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9800 was launched about the same time to the P610 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades vs the P610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9800 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon P610
Fujifilm S9800 | P610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Fujifilm S9800
P610 | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P610
Fujifilm S9800 | P610 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2015 | Similar age |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 has got exterior 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 P610 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the P610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and P610 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and P610.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Nikon Coolpix P610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm S9800 | Nikon Coolpix P610 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-01-14 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 7.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 pounds) | 565g (1.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") |
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 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $299 | $430 |