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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P520

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P510
  • Later Model is Nikon P530
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P520 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was released 12 months later than the P520 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the P520 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S9400W P520 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 P520 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually More precise 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 S9400W and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm S9400W P520 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while 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).

See the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon P520 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the P520.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and P520 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and P520.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
Nikon P520 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography details
Nikon P520 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (670 grams)
51
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (550g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography details
Nikon P520 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
Nikon P520 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (670g)
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix P520
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 550g (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 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 500 shots 200 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $380