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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P520

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P510
  • Updated by Nikon P530
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was launched around the same time to the P520 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up versus the P520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S4800 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm S4800

 P520 Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S4800 P520 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the P520.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and P520 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and P520.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Nikon P520
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography advice
Nikon P520 Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (518g)
51
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography info
Nikon P520 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
54
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (518 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Nikon P520
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Nikon P520
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (518 grams)
57
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix P520
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 gr (1.14 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 - 200 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $380