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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon P520

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P510
  • Successor is Nikon P530
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon P520 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and P520 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was announced at a similar time to the P520 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up versus the P520 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm F900EXR P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 P520 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm F900EXR P520 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the P520.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and P520 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and P520.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon P520 will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography info
Nikon P520 Portrait photography info
44
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
41
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography factors
Nikon P520 Street photography factors
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
51
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon P520 Sports photography factors
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography info
Nikon P520 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 shots)
more heavy than competition (550g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P520 Landscape photography highlights
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging details
Nikon P520 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRNikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Nikon Coolpix P520
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 2013-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 260 images 200 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $380