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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P530

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise 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 X-M1 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon P530, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and P530 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced 4 months prior to the P530 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores against the P530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Nikon P530

 Fujifilm X-M1 P530 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 P530 Fujifilm X-M1 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon P530

 Fujifilm X-M1 P530 
ReleasedSeptember 2013February 2014Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon P530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the P530.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and P530 is 87 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and P530.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography info
Nikon P530 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography advice
Nikon P530 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
66
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
52
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging information
Nikon P530 Vlogging information
31
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon P530
 Fujifilm X-M1Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Nikon Coolpix P530
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-09-17 2014-02-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 0cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 330g (0.73 lb) 494g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $280