Nikon P520 vs Nikon S8200

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon P520 versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The image resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P520 was launched 18 months later than the S8200 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P520 scores vs the S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P520 features outside measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P520 compared to the S8200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and S8200 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and S8200.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer P520 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.