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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(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
Nikon P530
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon P530

 Fujifilm S1500 P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm S1500

 P530 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P530

 Fujifilm S1500 P530 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and P530 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography info
Nikon P530 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
Street photography with Nikon P530
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography factors
Nikon P530 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography information
Nikon P530 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
very long zoom (396mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (240 shots)
more heavy than average in class (494g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography info
Nikon P530 Landscape photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P530 Vlogging highlights
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P530
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon 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