Nikon P520 vs Samsung NX3000

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon P520 versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the P520 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The P520 was announced 16 months earlier than the NX3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P520 scores against the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 has external dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P520 versus Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P520 against the NX3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and NX3000 is 66 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and NX3000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P520 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older P520 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.