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Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M530

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M530 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X10 and Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and M530 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 2 years later than the M530 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the M530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Kodak M530

 Fujifilm X10 M530 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2010Fresher by 31 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Fujifilm X10

 M530 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Kodak M530

 Fujifilm X10 M530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 and Kodak M530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the M530.

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and M530 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and M530.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more recent Fujifilm X10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Kodak M530
49
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (350g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography info
Kodak M530 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Kodak M530
60
great battery power (270 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (350g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (270 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging details
Kodak M530 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (350 grams)
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Kodak M530
 Fujifilm X10Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm X10 Kodak EasyShare M530
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-11 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1000
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $110