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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L610

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Nikon L610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and L610 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 2 months later than the L610 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the L610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm XF1 L610 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm XF1

 L610 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm XF1 L610 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 versus Nikon L610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the L610.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and L610 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and L610.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon L610 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
Nikon L610 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Nikon L610
61
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others (255g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography information
Nikon L610 Sports photography information
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Nikon L610
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (255g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competition (240g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging details
Nikon L610 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (255g)
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm XF1Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2012-08-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 120 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $150