Nikon B500 vs Nikon P530

Here, we are looking at the Nikon B500 versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B500 was unveiled 2 years later than the P530 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the B500 grades vs the P530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Nikon Coolpix P530. The full galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B500 versus Nikon P530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the B500 and the P530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and P530 is 68 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and P530.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer B500 will have a benefit in sensor technology.