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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon P520

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P510
  • Replacement is Nikon P530
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon P520, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and P520 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and P520 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 4 years later than the P520 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores vs the P520 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm X-T20 P520 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2013More recent by 49 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 P520 Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm X-T20 P520 
Focus manually More exact focus

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon P520 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the P520.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and P520 is 83 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and P520.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P520 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Nikon P520
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
no image stabilization
51
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography factors
Nikon P520 Sports photography factors
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Nikon P520
76
has touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly display
57
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography info
Nikon P520 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Nikon P520
36
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon Coolpix P520
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-01-18 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 pictures 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $380