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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon P520

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Older Model is Nikon P510
  • Newer Model is Nikon P530
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 12 months later than the P520 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores vs the P520 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S9200 P520 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm S9200

 P520 Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S9200 P520 
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9200 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the P520.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and P520 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and P520.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9200 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9200
Portrait photography with Nikon P520
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
51
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9200
Sports photography with Nikon P520
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography information
Nikon P520 Travel photography information
54
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
heavier than competitors (550 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography info
Nikon P520 Landscape photography info
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging factors
Nikon P520 Vlogging factors
26
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
57
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (550g)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Nikon Coolpix P520
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical 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 500 images 200 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $380