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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Kodak M530

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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 F500 EXR vs Kodak M530 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Kodak M530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and M530 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and M530 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 13 months after the M530 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the M530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Kodak M530

 Fujifilm F500 EXR M530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 M530 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Kodak M530

 Fujifilm F500 EXR M530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Kodak M530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the M530.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and M530 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and M530.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F500 EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography info
Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography advice
Kodak M530 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography highlights
Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography factors
Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Kodak M530
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging information
Kodak M530 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Kodak M530
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-50 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $430 $110