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Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

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
  • Succeeded the Nikon P520
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Refreshed by Nikon P1000
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P530 was brought out 12 months before the P900 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P530 matches up vs the P900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon P900

 P530 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon P530

 P900 P530 
LaunchedMarch 2015February 2014Newer by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Nikon P900

 P530 P900 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P530 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon P900 has specifications of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P530 and the P900.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and P900 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and P900.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged P530 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P530
Portrait photography with Nikon P900
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
45
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography factors
Nikon P900 Sports photography factors
48
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography advice
Nikon P900 Travel photography advice
52
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
good battery power (360 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition (899g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P900 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P900 Vlogging highlights
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
54
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (899 grams)
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix P530Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Nikon Coolpix P900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2015-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494 gr (1.09 pounds) 899 gr (1.98 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $600