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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P510
  • Newer Model is Nikon P530
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S8400W P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 P520 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S8400W P520 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2013Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography factors
Nikon P520 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
51
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Nikon P520
52
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography details
Nikon P520 Travel photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
more heavy than average (550 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Nikon P520
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging info
Nikon P520 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (550g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix P520
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