Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P610

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and P610 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and P610 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 4 years before the P610 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the P610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon Coolpix P610. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers external dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Nikon P610 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon P610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the P610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and P610 is 52 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and P610.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon P610 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.