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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P520

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P510
  • Replacement is Nikon P530
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S1800 versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was released 4 years prior to the P520 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1800 grades versus the P520 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon P520

 S1800 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the FujiFilm S1800

 P520 S1800 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon P520

 S1800 P520 
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 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).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1800 versus Nikon P520 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 against the P520.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and P520 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and P520.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P520 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P520 Portrait photography highlights
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Nikon P520 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Nikon P520
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
more heavy than competition (550g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
Nikon P520 Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (550g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon P520
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix P520
Alternative name FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG -
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 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $380