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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P530

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
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Features
48
Overall
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push 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
  • Superseded the Nikon P520
Photography Glossary

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P100 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and P530 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was brought out 4 years prior to the P530 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P100 grades versus the P530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon P530

 P100 P530 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon P100

 P530 P100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Nikon P530

 P100 P530 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P100 features external measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has specifications of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P100 compared to the P530.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and P530 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P100 and P530.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P530 to show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (481 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography advice
Nikon P530 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P100
Travel photography with Nikon P530
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has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (678mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (481 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (494 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography features
Nikon P530 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (481 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (494g)
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Nikon P530
 Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Nikon Coolpix P530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 481 grams (1.06 pounds) 494 grams (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $280