Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon P510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

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.

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Nikon Coolpix P520. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon P520
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | P520 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
P520 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P520
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | P520 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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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 |