Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P520
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon P510
- Replacement is Nikon P530

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P520 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured 13 months before the P520 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores vs the P520 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P520 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon Coolpix P520. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon P520
Fujifilm SL300 | P520 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm SL300
P520 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P520
Fujifilm SL300 | P520 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 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).
Take a look at the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P520 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the P520.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and P520 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and P520.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon P520 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 lb) | 550g (1.21 lb) |
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 type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-85 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $280 | $380 |