Nikon Coolpix P530

Nikon Coolpix P530

Nikon Coolpix P530

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix P530, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Feb. 7, 2014. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 12800. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
1.8 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.8 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix P520, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon Coolpix P520

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL5

The battery of this camera can last up to 240 shots per charge with the included EN-EL5 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
No
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 9

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Optional
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Feb. 7, 2014
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
brand Nikon
msrp $149.99
model Nikon Coolpix P530
predecessor model Nikon P520

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 0cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
No
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Flash range 8.00 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 7.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 15
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 240 shots
Battery model EN-EL5
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 494 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 921
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 12800
Max image resolution 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
No
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 16
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264
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)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution n/a