Nikon P520 vs Sony WX30

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon P520 vs Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P520 was unveiled 19 months later than the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the P520 scores versus the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P520 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P520 compared to the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and WX30 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and WX30.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P520 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer P520 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.