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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon P530

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the P530 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was introduced 3 years before the P530 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the P530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon P530

 Fujifilm S4500 P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm S4500

 P530 Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon P530

 Fujifilm S4500 P530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon P530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the P530.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and P530 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and P530.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P530 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography info
Nikon P530 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography details
Nikon P530 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (543g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography advice
Nikon P530 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography info
Nikon P530 Travel photography info
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (543g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging features
Nikon P530 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (543g)
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon P530
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Nikon Coolpix P530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 494g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" 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 300 photos 240 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $280