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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P500
  • New Model is Nikon P520
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and P510 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and P510 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was launched 8 years later than the P510 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores versus the P510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon P510

 Fujifilm X-S10 P510 
IntroducedOctober 2020July 2012Fresher by 101 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 P510 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon P510

 Fujifilm X-S10 P510 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers external dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the P510.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and P510 is 73 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and P510.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography details
Nikon P510 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography details
Nikon P510 Street photography details
75
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
more heavy than average (465g)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
85
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization
fantastic resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography details
Nikon P510 Travel photography details
76
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (465 grams)
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (555 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Landscape photography camera
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization
fantastic resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S10
Vlogging with Nikon P510
77
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization
features face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
more heavy than average (465 grams)
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (555g)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon Coolpix P510
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-10-15 2012-07-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465g (1.03 pounds) 555g (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 325 shots 200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $999 $600