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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P900

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS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 P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • New Model is Nikon P1000
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P900 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was brought out about the same time to the P900 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX530 HS grades against the P900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon P900

 SX530 HS P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Canon SX530 HS

 P900 SX530 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P900

 SX530 HS P900 
IntroducedJanuary 2015March 2015Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has sizing of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS versus the P900.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and P900 is 69 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and P900.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon P900 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography factors
Nikon P900 Street photography factors
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography info
Nikon P900 Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (1.6 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
56
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery (360 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography details
Nikon P900 Travel photography details
55
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
great battery (360 shots)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (899 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon P900 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging information
Nikon P900 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
54
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (899 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P900
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSNikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Nikon Coolpix P900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2015-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 899g (1.98 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $379 $600