Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Released January 2013
- Superseded the Nikon P510
- Updated by Nikon P530
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB650

Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon P520 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P520 was brought out 2 years after the HZ35W which is quite a big gap 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 HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P520 scores versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung HZ35W
P520 | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon P520
HZ35W | P520 |
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Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung HZ35W
P520 | HZ35W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P520 comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P520 and Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P520 and the HZ35W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and HZ35W is 66 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and HZ35W.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P520 to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern P520 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called as | - | WB650 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2010-06-16 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $380 | $300 |