Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100
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![Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS/Canon-SX530-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
(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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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Nikon Coolpix P100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon P100
SX530 HS | P100 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 55 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Canon SX530 HS
P100 | SX530 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P100
SX530 HS | P100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P100-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $379 | $400 |