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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon P510
  • Renewed by Nikon P530
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P520 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P520 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the WB350F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P520 matches up against the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung WB350F

 P520 WB350F 
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 WB350F over the Nikon P520

 WB350F P520 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung WB350F

 P520 WB350F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P520 features outer 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 WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the P520 vs the WB350F.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and WB350F is 66 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and WB350F.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon P520 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older P520 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography information
Samsung WB350F Street photography information
51
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P520
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
46
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P520 Travel photography information
Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
57
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P520
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P520 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix P520Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P520 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
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 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 SLB-10A
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $260