Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P520
Portability
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
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60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
50
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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66 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Released January 2014
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
(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
- Replaced the Nikon P510
- New Model is Nikon P530
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Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S1 versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 12 months after the P520 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S1 scores vs the P520 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Nikon Coolpix P520. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon P520
| Fujifilm S1 | P520 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm S1
| P520 | Fujifilm S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon P520
| Fujifilm S1 | P520 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm S1 versus Nikon P520 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the P520.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and P520 is 60 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and P520.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
Nikon P520 Portrait photography information
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Fujifilm S1 Street photography features
Nikon P520 Street photography features
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (680 grams)
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (550 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Nikon P520
great battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average (680 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
more heavy than others (550g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (680 grams)
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (550g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P520 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-29 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| 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 | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lbs) | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 350 images | 200 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-85 | EN-EL5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $400 | $380 |
