Nikon P530 vs Sony G3

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon P530 versus Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P530 was unveiled 5 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P530 matches up versus the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P530 comes with physical dimensions 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 Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P530 versus Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P530 vs the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P530 and G3 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P530 and G3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon P530 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer P530 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.