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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon P610

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100
  • New Model is Fujifilm X100T
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon P600
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon P610 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X100S versus Nikon P610, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and P610 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100S was released 18 months before the P610 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the P610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Nikon P610

 Fujifilm X100S P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Fujifilm X100S

 P610 Fujifilm X100S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2013More modern by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Nikon P610

 Fujifilm X100S P610 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100S versus Nikon P610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S vs the P610.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and P610 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100S and P610.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100S features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X100S will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography advice
Nikon P610 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography advice
Nikon P610 Street photography advice
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
50
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Sports photography camera
45
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100S
Travel photography with Nikon P610
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
62
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P610 Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging info
Nikon P610 Vlogging info
29
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Nikon P610
 Fujifilm X100SNikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X100S Nikon Coolpix P610
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-29 2015-02-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,350k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,299 $430