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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P520
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P530 was launched 2 years after the SP-810 UZ which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P530 grades versus the SP-810 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 P530 SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon P530

 SP-810 UZ P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 P530 SP-810 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider 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) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P530 against the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and SP-810 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P530 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent P530 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (494 grams)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography factors
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megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (494g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (494 grams)
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P530Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.20 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $280