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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P530

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed March 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P530 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was brought out 10 months prior to the P530 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the P530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon P530

 Fujifilm S8400W P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 P530 Fujifilm S8400W 
IntroducedFebruary 2014March 2013Fresher by 10 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P530

 Fujifilm S8400W P530 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon P530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the P530.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and P530 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and P530.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography factors
Nikon P530 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography details
Nikon P530 Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography features
Nikon P530 Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography details
Nikon P530 Travel photography details
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1056mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (494g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography features
Nikon P530 Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670g)
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (494g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P530
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Nikon Coolpix P530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-22 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 shots 240 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $280