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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M530

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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 A170 vs Kodak M530 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm A170 and Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 5 months prior to the M530 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the M530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Kodak M530

 Fujifilm A170 M530 

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Fujifilm A170

 M530 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Kodak M530

 Fujifilm A170 M530 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 and Kodak M530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the M530.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and M530 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and M530.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Kodak M530 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M530 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Kodak M530 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging advice
Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Kodak M530
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (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 ID - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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