Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F) lens
- 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
- Released January 2010

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the M530 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 2 years later than the M530 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the M530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Kodak EasyShare M530. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Kodak M530
Fujifilm JX500 | M530 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Fujifilm JX500
M530 | Fujifilm JX500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Kodak M530
Fujifilm JX500 | M530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Kodak M530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the M530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and M530 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and M530.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Kodak EasyShare M530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Kodak EasyShare M530 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 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 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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-45A | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $90 | $110 |