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Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak M530

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
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 S4800 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S4800 and Kodak M530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 3 years later than the M530 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak M530 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the M530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Kodak M530

 Fujifilm S4800 M530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Fujifilm S4800

 M530 Fujifilm S4800 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Kodak M530

 Fujifilm S4800 M530 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the M530.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and M530 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and M530.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S4800 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography highlights
Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (518g)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography information
Kodak M530 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography factors
Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (518g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
27
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Kodak M530
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (518 grams)
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Kodak M530
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-30 2010-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518g (1.14 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 4 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $229 $110