Nikon P520 vs Nikon P530

Lets look closer at the Nikon P520 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P520 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the P530 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P520 scores against the P530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Nikon Coolpix P530. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P520 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Nikon P520 and Nikon P530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P520 against the P530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and P530 is 66 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and P530.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P520 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.