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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M530

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 13 months later than the M530 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AV250 matches up versus the M530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Kodak M530

 AV250 M530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the FujiFilm AV250

 M530 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak M530

 AV250 M530 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak M530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the AV250 against the M530.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and M530 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and M530.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent AV250 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Kodak M530 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
33
good maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Kodak M530
26
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Kodak M530
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Kodak EasyShare M530
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $110