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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Superseded the Nikon P510
  • Updated by Nikon P530
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and P520 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out within a month of the P520 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the P520 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 P520 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR P520 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has outside measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the P520.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P520 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P520.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon P520 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography info
Nikon P520 Portrait photography info
56
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
41
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography advice
Nikon P520 Street photography advice
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (808 grams)
51
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon P520
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
46
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography information
Nikon P520 Travel photography information
56
good battery life (500 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (808g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (550g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon P520 Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging features
Nikon P520 Vlogging features
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (808g)
57
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (550g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRNikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Nikon Coolpix P520
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 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 500 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $380