Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Announced January 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon P510
- Newer Model is Nikon P530

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P520 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 12 months later than the P520 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades versus the P520 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P520 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Nikon Coolpix P520. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon P520
Fujifilm S8600 | P520 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm S8600
P520 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P520
Fujifilm S8600 | P520 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 provides external dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has sizing of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P520 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the P520.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and P520 is 76 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and P520.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon P520 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450 grams (0.99 pounds) | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 410 shots | 200 shots |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 3 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $380 |