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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix HS11
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P510
  • Successor is Nikon P530
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was introduced 3 years prior to the P520 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HS10 matches up versus the P520 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Nikon P520

 HS10 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the FujiFilm HS10

 P520 HS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon P520

 HS10 P520 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 versus the P520.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and P520 is 60 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and P520.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P520 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography factors
Nikon P520 Street photography factors
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
51
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P520 Sports photography highlights
41
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Nikon P520
45
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P520 Landscape photography factors
44
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging info
Nikon P520 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (666g)
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon P520
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Nikon Coolpix P520
Also Known as FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666g (1.47 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $900 $380