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Nikon P530 vs Nikon P600

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Nikon P520
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replacement is Nikon P610
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon P600 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon P530 versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P530 was brought out very close to the P600 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P530 matches up versus the P600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon P600

 P530 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon P530

 P600 P530 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Nikon P600

 P530 P600 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P530 features external measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P530 versus Nikon P600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P530 compared to the P600.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P530 and P600 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P530 and P600.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (494 grams)
50
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P600 Travel photography highlights
52
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (240 per charge)
heavier than average (494 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography features
Nikon P600 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging advice
Nikon P600 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average (494g)
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (565g)
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix P530Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Nikon Coolpix P600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 7.50 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
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 gr (1.09 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $750