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Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P510
  • Later Model is Nikon P530
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P520 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P520 was revealed 2 years after the HZ25W which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P520 matches up versus the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung HZ25W

 P520 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon P520

 HZ25W P520 

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung HZ25W

 P520 HZ25W 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P520 vs the HZ25W.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and HZ25W is 66 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and HZ25W.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P520 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer P520 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P520 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P520
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (550g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
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long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P520
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
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MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P520 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix P520Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P520 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $350