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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Nikon P520
(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
Samsung WB2200F
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung WB2200F

 P520 WB2200F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Nikon P520

 WB2200F P520 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung WB2200F

 P520 WB2200F 
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).

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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.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

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

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P520
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography features
Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
51
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (550g)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 Sports photography features
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P520 Travel photography info
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
57
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 shots)
heavier than competition (550g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (550g)
25
fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (708g)
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Samsung WB2200F
 Nikon Coolpix P520Samsung WB2200F
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