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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P510
  • Later Model is Nikon P530
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S8500 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm S8500

 P520 Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S8500 P520 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and P520 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
32
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography highlights
Nikon P520 Street photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (670 grams)
51
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography features
Nikon P520 Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography factors
Nikon P520 Travel photography factors
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
more heavy than others (550 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography information
Nikon P520 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging details
Nikon P520 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (670 grams)
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (550 grams)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix P520
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