Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P520

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 5 years after the P520 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P1000 matches up versus the P520 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 comes with exterior dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the P1000 versus the P520.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and P520 is 49 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and P520.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon P520 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P1000 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.