Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P520
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Older Model is Nikon P510
- New Model is Nikon P530

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P520 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and P520 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and P520 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-S1 was unveiled 14 months prior to the P520 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the P520 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P520 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon Coolpix P520. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Nikon P520
Fujifilm X-S1 | P520 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm X-S1
P520 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon P520
Fujifilm X-S1 | P520 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P520 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the P520.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and P520 is 52 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and P520.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon P520 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S1 | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-S1 | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-11-24 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-624mm (26.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 920 gr (2.03 pounds) | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-95 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $399 | $380 |