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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P520

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon P510
  • Refreshed by Nikon P530
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed very close to the P520 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the P520 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm T550 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm T550

 P520 Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm T550 P520 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon P520 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the P520.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and P520 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and P520.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon P520 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
Nikon P520 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
Nikon P520 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P520 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
more heavy than others (550 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Nikon P520 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging information
Nikon P520 Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (550 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix P520
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $380