Nikon P530 vs Ricoh PX

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P530 vs Ricoh PX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P530 was announced 2 years later than the PX and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P530 matches up vs the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P530 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P530 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P530 against the PX.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and PX is 67 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P530 and PX.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern P530 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.