Canon 1000D vs Nikon P530

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 1000D and Nikon P530, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and P530 (16MP) and the 1000D (APS-C) and P530 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1000D was revealed 6 years before the P530 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1000D matches up against the P530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D and Nikon Coolpix P530. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1000D provides outside dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 1000D compared to the P530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and P530 is 70 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and P530.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1000D having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon P530 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.