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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P520
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon P530 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P530 was launched 4 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P530 scores vs the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 P530 SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon P530

 SP-800 UZ P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 P530 SP-800 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P530 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P530 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P530 and the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P530 and SP-800 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P530 and SP-800 UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P530 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher P530 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (494g)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography advice
52
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (494g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging information
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (494g)
24
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P530Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 12 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $270