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Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
Kodak M530
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Kodak M530

 Fujifilm JX500 M530 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Fujifilm JX500

 M530 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Kodak M530

 Fujifilm JX500 M530 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Kodak M530 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Kodak M530 Sports photography features
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Kodak M530
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Kodak EasyShare M530
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