Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Launched February 2014
- Older Model is Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5500

Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The P530 was introduced 3 years after the HZ50W which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P530 scores versus the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P530 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Samsung HZ50W
P530 | HZ50W | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2010 | More modern by 46 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon P530
HZ50W | P530 |
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Common features in the Nikon P530 and Samsung HZ50W
P530 | HZ50W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P530 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P530 vs the HZ50W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and HZ50W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P530 and HZ50W.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon P530 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer P530 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P530 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P530 | Samsung HZ50W |
Alternative name | - | WB5500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 494g (1.09 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $280 | $250 |