Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2015
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon P510
- Renewed by Nikon P530

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P520 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 24 months after the P520 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores vs the P520 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P520 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon Coolpix P520. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon P520
Fujifilm S9900w | P520 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm S9900w
P520 | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon P520
Fujifilm S9900w | P520 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has specifications 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 S9900w and Nikon P520 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the P520.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and P520 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and P520.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P520 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Fujifilm S9900w | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm S9900w | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | 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 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) |
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 | 300 pictures | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $719 | $380 |