Nikon P530 vs Olympus SH-2

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P530 versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P530 was announced 13 months before the SH-2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P530 scores versus the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P530 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P530 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P530 and the SH-2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and SH-2 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P530 and SH-2.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older P530 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.