Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced March 2013
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Older Model is Nikon P510
- Newer Model is Nikon P530

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 2 months later than the P520 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the P520 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Nikon Coolpix P520. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon P520
Fujifilm S8400W | P520 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm S8400W
P520 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P520
Fujifilm S8400W | P520 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with 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") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon P520 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the P520.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and P520 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and P520.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P520 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-03-22 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 550g (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 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 | 300 photographs | 200 photographs |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $380 |