Nikon P530 vs Nikon S5200

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P530 vs Nikon S5200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P530 was announced 13 months later than the S5200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S5200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P530 scores against the S5200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P530 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P530 provides outer 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) and the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P530 vs the S5200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and S5200 is 67 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and S5200.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern P530 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.