Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P530
Portability
76 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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76 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Portability
67 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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67 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Revealed January 2014
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Announced February 2014
- Older Model is Nikon P520
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Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the P530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Nikon Coolpix P530. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon P530
| Fujifilm S8600 | P530 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm S8600
| P530 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P530
| Fujifilm S8600 | P530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | February 2014 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with outside measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the P530.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and P530 is 76 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and P530.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should factor the release date of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
Portrait photography with Nikon P530
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
Street photography with Nikon P530
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (494g)
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Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography details
Nikon P530 Sports photography details
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
Travel photography with Nikon P530
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition (494 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Nikon P530 Vlogging information
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (494 grams)
Photography Glossary
Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P530 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Nikon Coolpix P530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Nikon Coolpix P530 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2014-02-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 0cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 8.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | 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), 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 450g (0.99 pounds) | 494g (1.09 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 410 images | 240 images |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 3 x AA | EN-EL5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $200 | $280 |