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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon P520

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon P510
  • New Model is Nikon P530
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon P520 Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was manufactured 4 years earlier than the P520 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S2800HD grades versus the P520 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Nikon P520

 S2800HD P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 P520 S2800HD 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon P520

 S2800HD P520 
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD compared to the P520.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and P520 is 75 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and P520.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P520 Portrait photography highlights
29
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Nikon P520
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Nikon P520
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography details
Nikon P520 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging highlights
Nikon P520 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon P520
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDNikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Nikon Coolpix P520
Alternate name FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-01-29
Body design 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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $260 $380