Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
- Introduced January 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon P510
- Replacement is Nikon P530
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
- Released January 2014

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P520 was manufactured 11 months before the WB2200F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the P520 scores versus the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Samsung WB2200F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung WB2200F
P520 | WB2200F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Nikon P520
WB2200F | P520 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung WB2200F
P520 | WB2200F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 provides outside 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 WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P520 against the WB2200F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and WB2200F is 66 and 59 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and WB2200F.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon P520 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older P520 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Samsung WB2200F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Samsung WB2200F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 lb) | 708 grams (1.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") |
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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | BP-1410 |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SCXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $380 | $599 |