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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon P520

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P510
  • New Model is Nikon P530
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon P520 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and P520 (18MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and P520 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was unveiled 4 years earlier than the P520 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S200EXR scores versus the P520 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Nikon P520

 S200EXR P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 P520 S200EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon P520

 S200EXR P520 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR provides physical dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S200EXR and the P520.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and P520 is 54 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and P520.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P520 will provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon P520
45
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
41
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Street photography with Nikon P520
45
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
heavier than competition (865g)
51
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Travel photography with Nikon P520
38
flash built-in
great reach (436mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (865g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging advice
Nikon P520 Vlogging advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (865 grams)
57
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon P520
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRNikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Nikon Coolpix P520
Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 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 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 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 865 gr (1.91 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-140 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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