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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(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
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P510
  • Replacement is Nikon P530
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Nikon P520

 S1600 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the FujiFilm S1600

 P520 S1600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon P520

 S1600 P520 
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).

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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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Nikon P520
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography information
Nikon P520 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
57
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography info
Nikon P520 Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
Nikon P520 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon P520
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Nikon Coolpix P520
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