Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P530

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was announced 13 months before the P530 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up versus the P530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Nikon Coolpix P530. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the P530.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and P530 is 61 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and P530.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.