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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak M530

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
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
  • Released January 2010
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 6 months later than the M530 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JZ500 scores vs the M530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Kodak M530

 JZ500 M530 

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 M530 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Kodak M530

 JZ500 M530 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 versus the M530.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and M530 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and M530.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
27
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Kodak M530
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Kodak EasyShare M530
Other name FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $110