Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-100

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.