Nikon P520 vs Samsung HZ35W

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.