Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P530 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Olympus SZ-11
P530 | SZ-11 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | July 2011 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon P530
SZ-11 | P530 |
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Common features in the Nikon P530 and Olympus SZ-11
P530 | SZ-11 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Check the Nikon P530 and Olympus SZ-11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P530 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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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 |