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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P530

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump 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 S9800 vs Nikon P530 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was launched 12 months after the P530 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up versus the P530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon P530

 Fujifilm S9800 P530 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 12 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm S9800

 P530 Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P530

 Fujifilm S9800 P530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has dimensions 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 S9800 vs Nikon P530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the P530.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and P530 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and P530.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S9800 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P530 Portrait photography highlights
37
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography details
Nikon P530 Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P530 Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography factors
Nikon P530 Travel photography factors
57
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
52
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (494 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P530 Vlogging highlights
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670g)
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (494g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P530
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix P530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 494 gr (1.09 lb)
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 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 300 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $280