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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P510
  • Successor is Nikon P530
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P520 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P520 was introduced about the same time to the WB250F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P520 matches up versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung WB250F

 P520 WB250F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon P520

 WB250F P520 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung WB250F

 P520 WB250F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P520 has got 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) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P520 against the WB250F.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P520 and WB250F is 66 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and WB250F.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P520 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P520 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (550g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
46
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P520 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
57
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
more heavy than average (550g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P520
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (550g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix P520Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P520 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
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 gr (1.21 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $250