Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L610

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and L610 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was unveiled 8 months prior to the L610 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the L610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon Coolpix L610. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers physical dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the L610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and L610 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and L610.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon L610 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.