Nikon P520 vs Samsung GX-1S

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P520 and Samsung GX-1S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the P520 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The P520 was announced 7 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P520 matches up against the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P520 and Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P520 compared to the GX-1S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and GX-1S is 66 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and GX-1S.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P520 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon P520 will show extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern P520 will have a benefit in sensor technology.