Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung HZ25W
P520 | HZ25W | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon P520
HZ25W | P520 |
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Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung HZ25W
P520 | HZ25W | |||
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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.

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

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.

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Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |