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Nikon P610 vs Fujifilm S1 Comparison

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16 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P610 vs Fujifilm S1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing P610 and S1, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Fujifilm. Nikon P610 was introduced to market in February 2015 and Fujifilm S1 was launched in January 2014. There is 13 months difference between P610 and S1 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger P610, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P610 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-02-10
  • 16MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-1440 mm F3.3-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 565g. 125 x 85 x 107 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix P600 Compare

Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-06
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 480fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 680g. 133 x 91 x 110 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P610 over Fujifilm FinePix S1
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
565 g vs 680 g 115 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
1440mm vs 1200mm 240 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
60x vs 50× more flexible focal coverage
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 over Nikon Coolpix P610
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 7.0fps 3 fps faster
Battery Life
350 shots vs 330 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
8.0m vs 7.5m 0.5m longer range
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P610 and Fujifilm FinePix S1
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 920k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1440mm vs 1200mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P610 and Fujifilm FinePix S1
Nikon P610 vs Fujifilm S1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P610 has external dimensions of 125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21″) and weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm S1 has external dimensions of 133 x 91 x 110 mm (5.24 x 3.58 x 4.33″) and weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1. Nikon P610 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Fujifilm S1.

Nikon P610 vs Fujifilm S1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1.

Nikon P610 vs Fujifilm S1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1.
Nikon P610 vs Fujifilm S1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P610 is significantly lighter (115g ) than the Fujifilm S1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of S1, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to P610.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Both cameras feature Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfie shots and video.
Nikon P610 vs Fujifilm S1: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1 have 16.0 MP resolution sensors but Nikon P610's sensor is 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Fujifilm S1's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ).

Since Fujifilm S1's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Nikon P610.

Below you can see the P610 and S1 sensor size comparison.

Nikon P610 vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1 Cameras


Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P610 vs Fujifilm S1 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P610 features a 24-1440 mm F3.3-6.5 60x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm S1 features a 24-1200 mm F2.8-5.6 50× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Fujifilm S1 is faster than Nikon P610 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon P610 has 240mm longer reach than the Fujifilm S1. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Fujifilm S1 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P610
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Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P610
S1
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P610
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Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

P610
S1
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P610 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm S1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Nikon P610 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm S1 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Nikon P610 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm S1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
1440 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Unknown Focus Points
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Nikon P610 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm S1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
60.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
565g
Body Thickness 107mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
680g
Body Thickness 110mm
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Nikon P610 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm S1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Built-in GPS
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Nikon P610 vs Fujifilm S1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P610 and Fujifilm S1 scores compare:

Nikon P610
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #35 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #473 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Fujifilm S1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #15 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #279 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Fujifilm S1 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon P610 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon P610. Otherwise, Fujifilm S1 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P610 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P610 Fujifilm FinePix S1
Brand Nikon Fujifilm
Announced 2015-02-10 2014-01-06
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1440 mm (60x) 24-1200 mm (50×)
Max Aperture F3.3-6.5 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution n/a 920k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 97%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.50 m 8.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 565g 680g
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm 133 x 91 x 110mm
Battery Life 330 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
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