Nikon P530 vs Sony HX80
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Nikon P530 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced March 2016
Nikon P530 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon P530 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe P530 was revealed 3 years before the HX80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the P530 grades against the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P530 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Sony HX80
P530 | HX80 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Nikon P530
HX80 | P530 | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | February 2014 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon P530 and Sony HX80
P530 | HX80 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon P530 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P530 offers physical measurements 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 HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P530 versus Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P530 versus the HX80.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P530 and HX80 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Nikon P530 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and HX80.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged P530 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Nikon P530 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P530 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-07 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
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/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494g (1.09 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 images | 390 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $280 | $368 |