Nikon P530 vs Nikon S9900

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon P530 versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P530 was brought out 12 months earlier than the S9900 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the P530 matches up vs the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P530 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P530 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P530 versus Nikon S9900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P530 and the S9900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and S9900 is 67 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and S9900.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged P530 will be behind in sensor innovation.