Nikon P520 vs Sony ZV-1

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P520 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the P520 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The P520 was announced 8 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the P520 matches up versus the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P520 features outside measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P520 vs Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the P520 compared to the ZV-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and ZV-1 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and ZV-1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P520 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony ZV-1 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older P520 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.