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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and M530 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and M530 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was brought out 7 years later than the M530 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Kodak M530 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades versus the M530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Kodak M530

 Fujifilm X-E3 M530 
RevealedSeptember 2017January 2010Fresher by 94 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 M530 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Kodak M530

 Fujifilm X-E3 M530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides physical dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the M530.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and M530 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and M530.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will render extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Kodak M530
80
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography factors
Kodak M530 Street photography factors
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Kodak M530
75
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography info
Kodak M530 Travel photography info
77
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography details
Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging highlights
Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
37
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Kodak M530
 Fujifilm X-E3Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-09-07 2010-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 36-108mm (3.0x)
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $110