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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P520

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P510
  • Renewed by Nikon P530
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P520 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and P520 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was introduced 5 years earlier than the P520 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up against the P520 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S2000HD P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 P520 Fujifilm S2000HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S2000HD P520 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD offers outside measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has sizing of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the P520.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and P520 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and P520.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to offer extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Portrait photography with Nikon P520
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography highlights
Nikon P520 Street photography highlights
38
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography information
Nikon P520 Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (414mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography information
Nikon P520 Landscape photography information
30
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging factors
Nikon P520 Vlogging factors
21
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDNikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Nikon Coolpix P520
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Mic support
Headphone support
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 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 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 - 200 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $280 $380