FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
(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
- Announced January 2013
- Older Model is Nikon P510
- Replacement is Nikon P530

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S1600 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the P520 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1600 grades against the P520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Nikon Coolpix P520. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Nikon P520
S1600 | P520 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the FujiFilm S1600
P520 | S1600 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon P520
S1600 | P520 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has sizing of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon P520 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S1600 compared to the P520.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and P520 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and P520.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P520 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S1770 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 550 grams (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 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 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $380 |