FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P530

Here is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and P530 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was announced 5 years prior to the P530 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1600 matches up against the P530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Nikon Coolpix P530. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1600 against the P530.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and P530 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and P530.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P530 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.