Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530
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![Nikon Coolpix P500 front Nikon Coolpix P500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P500/Nikon-P500-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P530 front Nikon Coolpix P530 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P530/Nikon-P530-front.jpg)
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Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Later Model is Nikon P510
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon P520
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Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and P530 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The P500 was brought out 4 years prior to the P530 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P500 scores vs the P530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Nikon Coolpix P530. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Nikon P530
P500 | P530 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon P500
P530 | P500 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Nikon P530
P500 | P530 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P500 features outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P500 vs the P530.
![Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 size comparison Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P530-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P500 and P530 is 67 and 67 respectively.
![Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P530-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P500 and P530.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P530 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older P500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P530-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P530-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P500 vs Nikon P530 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P530 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P500 | Nikon Coolpix P530 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-810mm (35.2x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 494 grams (1.09 lb) | 494 grams (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 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 | 220 shots | 240 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $399 | $280 |