Nikon L820 vs Nikon P530

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon L820 versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L820 was brought out 12 months earlier than the P530 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the L820 scores vs the P530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Nikon Coolpix P530. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L820 Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L820 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L820 compared to the P530.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and P530 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and P530.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older L820 will be behind in sensor tech.