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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P530
vs Nikon Coolpix S9400
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix P53028 mm²
Coolpix S9400- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix P530 and Coolpix S9400 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 P530MetricCoolpix S9400
16.1 MPEffective pixels18.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.25 µm
1.77 µm²Pixel area1.57 µm²
56.57 MP/cm²Pixel density63.6 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
494 gWeight200 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL5 rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 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 P530 and Coolpix S9400 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S9400 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S9400 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 S9400
Released in 2013, Coolpix S9400 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 18.1 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.