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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P530

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon P520
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P530 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 13 months earlier than the P530 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the P530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon P530

 Fujifilm SL1000 P530 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 P530 Fujifilm SL1000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon P530

 Fujifilm SL1000 P530 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon P530 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the P530.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and P530 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and P530.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Nikon P530
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography information
Nikon P530 Street photography information
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (659 grams)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
54
good battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (659g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (240 shots)
more heavy than average (494g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Nikon P530
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging features
Nikon P530 Vlogging features
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (659 grams)
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (494 grams)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon P530
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Nikon Coolpix P530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash settings - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 659 grams (1.45 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $280