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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P510
  • Refreshed by Nikon P530
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was unveiled about the same time to the P520 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the P520 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S8200 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm S8200

 P520 Fujifilm S8200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S8200 P520 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the P520.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and P520 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and P520.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P520 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography info
Nikon P520 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (670g)
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Nikon P520
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excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography info
Nikon P520 Travel photography info
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megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
57
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (550g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
Landscape photography with Nikon P520
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (670g)
57
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (550g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Nikon Coolpix P520
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format 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 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $450 $380