Nikon P520 vs Fujifilm X-H1

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Nikon P520 vs Fujifilm X-H1

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

Go in depth with our full Nikon P520 Review.

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-H1 Review.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-H2
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Differences

Nikon P520 advantages over Fujifilm X-H1

Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Fujifilm X-H1 advantages over Nikon P520

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.93 vs 1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

310 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.3 vs 18.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Longer exposure
900 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
40 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Body with Battery Grip

Body with Battery Grip
Body Only
Kit with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens

Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Nikon P520.
Read our Nikon P520 Preview

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-H1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-H1 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon P510

$1000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$649
1/2.3 inch

Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon P510

Compared to Samsung WB1100F

Nikon P520

Samsung WB1100F

$427
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in GPS

$527
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB1100F

Fujifilm X-H1

Samsung WB1100F

$1000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$527
1/2.3 inch

Internal flash
Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Samsung WB1100F

Compared to 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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Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon P530

$1000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Internal flash

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Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Nikon P520

Sigma sd Quattro

$427
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P520 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro H

Nikon P520

Sigma sd Quattro H

$427
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P520 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro H

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

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