Nikon P530 vs Olympus SH-1
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67 Imaging
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Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
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88 Imaging
40 Features
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Old Model is Nikon P520
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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Lets look much closer at the Nikon P530 and Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P530 matches up vs the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P530 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Olympus SH-1
| P530 | SH-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon P530
| SH-1 | P530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P530 and Olympus SH-1
| P530 | SH-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | March 2014 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon P530 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P530 features physical 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) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the P530 and the SH-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and SH-1 is 67 and 88 respectively.
Nikon P530 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and SH-1.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should take the age of the products into consideration.
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (494 grams)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Nikon P530 Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography factors
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (494g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
good battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (494g)
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P530 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P530 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-02-07 | 2014-03-31 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| 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) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 494g (1.09 lb) | 271g (0.60 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| 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 shots | 380 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL5 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $280 | $349 |