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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand 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
  • Older Model is Nikon P520
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P530 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P530 was revealed 5 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P530 grades versus the SP-590 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 P530 SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Nikon P530

 SP-590 UZ P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 P530 SP-590 UZ 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P530 offers exterior 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 Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P530 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in our newest Camera plus 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 utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the P530 versus the SP-590 UZ.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and SP-590 UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and SP-590 UZ.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P530 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent P530 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P530
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
manual focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (494 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P530
Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (494g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (494g)
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P530Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-07 2009-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 gr (1.09 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $249