Nikon P610 vs Fujifilm S1 Comparison

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Nikon P610

16 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) 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.

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.

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.

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

Bridge Cameras

P610

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

P610

Min

Average

Max

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.

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

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P610

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P610

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

P610

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

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.

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
	Report a correction	Report a correction