Nikon P530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push 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
- Replaced the Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
Nikon P530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon P530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P530 was revealed 2 years after the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the P530 grades vs the TG-820 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
P530 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 25 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon P530
TG-820 iHS | P530 | |||
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Display resolution | 1030k | 921k | Clearer display (+109k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P530 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
P530 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon P530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P530 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P530 and the TG-820 iHS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and TG-820 iHS is 67 and 92 respectively.
Nikon P530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and TG-820 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P530 to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern P530 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon P530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P530 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P530 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-02-07 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,030 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494 grams (1.09 lb) | 206 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $500 |