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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P530

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Replaced the Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 12 months earlier than the P530 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up versus the P530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon P530

 Fujifilm S4800 P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm S4800

 P530 Fujifilm S4800 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon P530

 Fujifilm S4800 P530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the P530.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and P530 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and P530.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography details
Nikon P530 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (518 grams)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography information
Nikon P530 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (518g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (494g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P530 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (518g)
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (494g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon P530
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix P530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 gr (1.14 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $280