Nikon P530 vs Sony HX10V

Below is a extended review of the Nikon P530 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P530 was announced 24 months later than the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the P530 matches up vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P530 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the P530 compared to the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and HX10V.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX10V to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P530 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.