Nikon P530 vs Sony RX10 IV

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon P530 and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively close but the P530 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The P530 was announced 4 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P530 matches up versus the RX10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P530 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P530 has outside measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P530 and Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P530 compared to the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and RX10 IV is 67 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P530 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged P530 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.