Reasons to choose Coolpix P520
Released in 2013, Coolpix P520 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 18.1 MP effective resolution, and a 550 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P520
vs Nikon Coolpix P530
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix P52028 mm²
Coolpix P530- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix P520 and Coolpix P530 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix P520MetricCoolpix P530
18.1 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.25 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.57 µm²Pixel area1.77 µm²
63.6 MP/cm²Pixel density56.57 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
550 gWeight494 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL5 rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix P520 and Coolpix P530 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix P530 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P520 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P530 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P530
Released in 2014, Coolpix P530 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 494 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.