Fujifilm S100FS vs Nikon P520

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Fujifilm S100FS vs Nikon P520

2/3 inch 58.1mm²
11.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm S100FS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the S100FS.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 1000.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P520 Review.

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Differences

Fujifilm S100FS advantages over Nikon P520

Larger sensor
2/3 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 2.18 vs 1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

250 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
10000 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon P520 advantages over Fujifilm S100FS

Less expensive
$450 vs $800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
1,000 mm vs 400 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
101 mm vs 150 mm
Thinner
Newer
11 years vs 16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
550g vs 995g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
921k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
18.1 vs 11.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 2.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX20 IS

Fujifilm S100FS

Canon SX20 IS

$800
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Canon SX20 IS

Nikon P520

Canon SX20 IS

$427
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$400
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P520 vs Canon SX20 IS

Compared to Fujifilm HS10

Fujifilm S100FS

Fujifilm HS10

$800
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Fujifilm HS10

Nikon P520

Fujifilm HS10

$427
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$500
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P520 vs Fujifilm HS10

Compared to Fujifilm X-S1

Fujifilm S100FS

Fujifilm X-S1

$800
2/3 inch

Bulb shutter

$699
2/3 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Nikon P520

Fujifilm X-S1

$427
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$699
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon P510

Fujifilm S100FS

Nikon P510

$800
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$649
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Nikon P510

Nikon P520

Nikon P510

$427
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

$649
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon P520 vs Nikon P510

Compared to Nikon P530

Fujifilm S100FS

Nikon P530

$800
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$279
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Nikon P530

Nikon P520

Nikon P530

$427
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$279
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Shoots 24p video

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