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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P520

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon P520
(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
  • Superseded the Nikon P510
  • Updated by Nikon P530
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 13 months before the P520 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up versus the P520 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm SL240 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm SL240

 P520 Fujifilm SL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm SL240 P520 
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 features external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon P520 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the P520.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and P520 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and P520.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P520 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography highlights
Nikon P520 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
51
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography features
Nikon P520 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography features
Nikon P520 Travel photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (510g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
heavier than average (550g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Nikon P520
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging details
Nikon P520 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (550g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Coolpix P520
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, 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 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 shots 200 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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