Nikon Coolpix P530 vs Samsung HZ15W

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      BrandNikonSamsung
      ModelCoolpix P530HZ15W
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P520
      MSRP$449.95
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels16.76 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2654, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768
      Image Aspect Ratios16:9, 4:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1000 mm24 - 240 mm
      Optical Zoom41.7x10x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.9f/3.3 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec16 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL auto flash with monitor preflashesAuto
      Auto & Red-eye reduction
      Fill-in flash
      Slow sync
      Flash off
      Red eye fix
      Flash Range8.00 m4.70 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Manual, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Dimensions123 x 84 x 98 mm (4.84 x 3.31 x 3.86")105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz)249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.3 x 6.7 x 5.4"
      Package Weight2.3 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Battery PackEN-EL5SLB-10A
      Battery Life240 shots
      Internal Storage56 MB30 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus
      Other Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ15W
      Self TimerYes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)


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