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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P520

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon P510
  • Updated by Nikon P530
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P520 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3200 was introduced 3 years earlier than the P520 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S3200 grades vs the P520 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon P520

 S3200 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the FujiFilm S3200

 P520 S3200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
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Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P520

 S3200 P520 
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Nikon P520 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S3200 versus the P520.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and P520 is 67 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and P520.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon P520 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography info
Nikon P520 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography features
Nikon P520 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
51
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography factors
Nikon P520 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Nikon P520
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Nikon P520
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
57
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon P520
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
Alternative name FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 photos 200 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $190 $380