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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P510
  • Successor is Nikon P530
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon P520 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P520 was released 11 months earlier than the WB35F and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P520 matches up vs the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung WB35F

 P520 WB35F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon P520

 WB35F P520 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung WB35F

 P520 WB35F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P520 versus the WB35F.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and WB35F is 66 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and WB35F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P520 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older P520 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P520 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P520
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P520
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
57
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix P520Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P520 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 BP70A
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $130