Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P520

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was brought out 24 months after the P520 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades versus the P520 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9800 & Nikon Coolpix P520. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along 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") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the P520.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and P520 is 61 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and P520.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P520 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.