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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P520
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P530 versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P530 was introduced within a month of the SP-100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the P530 scores versus the SP-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Olympus SP-100

 P530 SP-100 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Nikon P530

 SP-100 P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-100

 P530 SP-100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P530 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P530 vs the SP-100.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and SP-100 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and SP-100.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (494 grams)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (494 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (494g)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (594g)
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-100
 Nikon Coolpix P530Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-07 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
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 494 gr (1.09 pounds) 594 gr (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $400