Nikon P530 vs Sony HX100V

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P530 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P530 was launched 2 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P530 scores versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P530 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P530 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the P530 compared to the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and HX100V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P530 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher P530 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.