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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX530 HS versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 4 years later than the P100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX530 HS matches up against the P100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon P100

 SX530 HS P100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2010Fresher by 55 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Canon SX530 HS

 P100 SX530 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P100

 SX530 HS P100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has specifications of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX530 HS versus Nikon P100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS versus the P100.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and P100 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and P100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon P100 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography information
Nikon P100 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (481 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon P100 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (1.6 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
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long zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (678mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (481g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon P100 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging details
Nikon P100 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (481g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P100
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSNikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Nikon Coolpix P100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 481g (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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