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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M530

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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 X20 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 and Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and M530 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 3 years after the M530 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the M530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Kodak M530

 Fujifilm X20 M530 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 41 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Fujifilm X20

 M530 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Kodak M530

 Fujifilm X20 M530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the M530.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and M530 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and M530.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography info
Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Kodak M530
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Kodak M530
60
great battery life (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Kodak M530
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
Kodak M530 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (353g)
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Kodak M530
 Fujifilm X20Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Make FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm X20 Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 12800 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 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
Fastest flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 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 353g (0.78 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 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 270 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $110