Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530
82 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
27
67 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost 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
- Succeeded the Nikon P520
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and P530 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm S1500 was launched 6 years before the P530 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the P530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Nikon Coolpix P530. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon P530
Fujifilm S1500 | P530 |
---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm S1500
P530 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2014 | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P530
Fujifilm S1500 | P530 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the P530.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and P530 is 82 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and P530.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P530 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Nikon Coolpix P530 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Nikon Coolpix P530 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 345 grams (0.76 lb) | 494 grams (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
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 | - | 240 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $200 | $280 |