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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M530

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 3 years after the M530 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the M530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Kodak M530

 Fujifilm T500 M530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Fujifilm T500

 M530 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Kodak M530

 Fujifilm T500 M530 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the M530.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and M530 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and M530.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
Kodak M530 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Kodak M530
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than average in class (136g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
27
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Kodak M530 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Kodak M530
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Kodak EasyShare M530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $110