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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 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
  • Released January 2015
Nikon P610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon P610

 Fujifilm S9800 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Fujifilm S9800

 P610 Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P610

 Fujifilm S9800 P610 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2015Similar age
Display size3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography information
Nikon P610 Portrait photography information
37
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (670 grams)
50
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P610 Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography factors
Nikon P610 Travel photography factors
57
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography information
Nikon P610 Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging factors
Nikon P610 Vlogging factors
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (670g)
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P610
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix P610
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