Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P530

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and P530 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and P530 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 3 years before the P530 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades versus the P530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 & Nikon Coolpix P530. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the P530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and P530 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and P530.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon P530 will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.