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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P520

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P510
  • Later Model is Nikon P530
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P520 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was brought out 3 years earlier than the P520 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S2500HD scores versus the P520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon P520

 S2500HD P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 P520 S2500HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P520

 S2500HD P520 
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD has outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P520 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD against the P520.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and P520 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and P520.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P520 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography features
Nikon P520 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Nikon P520 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (550g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography features
Nikon P520 Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (550 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Nikon P520 Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (550g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon P520
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix P520
Also called FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
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 Overall 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 Single Single
Price at release $200 $380