Nikon P530 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P530 was released 18 months after the SP-820UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P530 matches up vs the SP-820UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P530 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P530 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P530 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P530 versus the SP-820UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and SP-820UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P530 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P530 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer P530 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.