Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 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
- Revealed January 2013
- Replaced the Nikon P510
- Later Model is Nikon P530
Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled at a similar time to the P520 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores against the P520 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Nikon Coolpix P520. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon P520
Fujifilm S8500 | P520 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm S8500
P520 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P520
Fujifilm S8500 | P520 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got outer 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 measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P520 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the P520.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and P520 is 61 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and P520.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 550 gr (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 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 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $500 | $380 |