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Nikon P530 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Nikon P530 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon P520
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Nikon P530 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon P530 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P530 was introduced 10 months later than the HX50V so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P530 scores against the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Sony HX50V

 P530 HX50V 
IntroducedFebruary 2014April 2013More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon P530

 HX50V P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Sony HX50V

 P530 HX50V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon P530 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P530 offers 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) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P530 vs the HX50V.

Nikon P530 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P530 and HX50V is 67 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and HX50V.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX50V to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher P530 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P530 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography details
Sony HX50V Street photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (494g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography features
Sony HX50V Travel photography features
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (240 shots)
heavier than average (494g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (494 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon P530 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Sony HX50V
 Nikon Coolpix P530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-07 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494 grams (1.09 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $439