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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P530

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P520
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P530 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and P530 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the P530 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX200 IS scores vs the P530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon P530

 SX200 IS P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Canon SX200 IS

 P530 SX200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2009More modern by 57 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P530

 SX200 IS P530 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon P530 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the P530.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and P530 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and P530.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P530 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Portrait photography camera
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon P530 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon P530 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Nikon P530
62
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
52
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than others (494g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon P530 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (494 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P530
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix P530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2014-02-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 494 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $280