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Nikon P530 vs Nikon P950

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P520
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Launched January 2020
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon P530 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P530 was brought out 6 years before the P950 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the P530 matches up versus the P950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon P950

 P530 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon P530

 P950 P530 
LaunchedJanuary 2020February 2014More recent by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Nikon P950

 P530 P950 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P530 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the P530 against the P950.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P530 and P950 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P530 and P950.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older P530 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography advice
Nikon P950 Street photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (494 grams)
53
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P530
Sports photography with Nikon P950
48
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography factors
Nikon P950 Travel photography factors
52
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (494g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography details
Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
no Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (494 grams)
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix P530Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-07 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 300 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
Hot shoe
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494g (1.09 pounds) 1005g (2.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 240 images 290 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $797