FujiFilm X-S1
Superzoom Camera
vs Nikon P520
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the FujiFilm X-S1

Best price $699
  • 150% more battery life 500 shots vs 200 shots
  • Significantly larger image sensor 58 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 8 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 7 shots per sec
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector P520 does not
  • Has an External Mic jack P520 does not
  • Has RAW image capture P520 does not have RAW capture

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX P520

Best price
$469
  • Weighs a lot less than the X-S1 19.4 oz vs 33.3 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 68 in³ vs 131 in³
  • Cheaper street price $469 vs $699
  • Higher sensor resolution 18.1 MP vs 12 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
  • Newer camera February 2013 vs January 2012
  • Longer optical zoom 42.0× vs 26.0×
  • Wider angle lens 4.3mm vs 6.1mm
  • Has GPS location tagging X-S1 does not have GPS
  • Has HDR on-board X-S1 does not have HDR
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities X-S1 does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has 3D capture capabilities X-S1 does not have 3D

What the FujiFilm X-S1 and Nikon P520 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″ vs 3.2″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 30fps
  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode
  • flip out viewscreen

What’s missing from both the FujiFilm X-S1 and the Nikon P520

  • No waterproof housing

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