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Nikon P530 vs Nikon P610

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P610 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P520
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P600
Photography Glossary

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P610 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon P530 vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P530 was launched 12 months before the P610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P530 matches up against the P610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon P610

 P530 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon P530

 P610 P530 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2014More recent by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Nikon P610

 P530 P610 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P530 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P530 and the P610.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and P610 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and P610.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older P530 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography features
Nikon P610 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (494g)
50
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P530
Sports photography with Nikon P610
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excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (494g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
more heavy than average (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P530
Landscape photography with Nikon P610
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P610 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (565g)
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Nikon P610
 Nikon Coolpix P530Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Nikon Coolpix P610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2015-02-10
Body design 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 7.50 m
Flash settings 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
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 gr (1.09 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
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 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 240 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $430