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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P520
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon P530 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P530 was announced 2 years later than the SZ-11 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P530 scores vs the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Olympus SZ-11

 P530 SZ-11 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon P530

 SZ-11 P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Olympus SZ-11

 P530 SZ-11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P530 features external dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P530 versus the SZ-11.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and SZ-11 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P530 and SZ-11.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P530 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent P530 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (494 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (494 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (494g)
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix P530Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 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 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 494g (1.09 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $253