Nikon P520 vs Nikon S9300

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P520 vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P520 was unveiled 7 months after the S9300 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P520 scores against the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P520 compared to the S9300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and S9300 is 66 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and S9300.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon P520 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger P520 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.