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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost 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
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P530 was introduced 2 years after the SP-620 UZ which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P530 matches up vs the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 P530 SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon P530

 SP-620 UZ P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 P530 SP-620 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P530 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P530 and the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P530 and SP-620 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent P530 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (494 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P530
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (240 shots)
heavier than others in class (494g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (494g)
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P530Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-07 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494g (1.09 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $199