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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L610

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2012
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and L610 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed at a similar time to the L610 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the L610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm X10 L610 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm X10

 L610 Fujifilm X10 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm X10 L610 
ReleasedJuly 2012August 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the L610.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and L610 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and L610.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon L610 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
Nikon L610 Portrait photography info
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography info
Nikon L610 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography details
Nikon L610 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography advice
Nikon L610 Travel photography advice
60
great battery pack (270 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (270 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging info
Nikon L610 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-11 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 120 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $150