Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P520

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.