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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W530 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon S7000 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was released 4 years after the W530 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S7000 grades against the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony W530

 S7000 W530 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon S7000

 W530 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony W530

 S7000 W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S7000 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S7000 compared to the W530.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S7000 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and W530.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S7000 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer S7000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
36
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S7000
Street photography with Sony W530
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (165g)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S7000
Travel photography with Sony W530
65
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
bad battery power (180 per charge)
heavier than average (165g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging information
Sony W530 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (165g)
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Sony W530
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 9.2 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 180 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $269