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Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak M530

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Replaced the 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
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X30 versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and M530 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 4 years later than the M530 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the M530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Kodak M530

 Fujifilm X30 M530 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2010More recent by 57 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Fujifilm X30

 M530 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Kodak M530

 Fujifilm X30 M530 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the M530.

Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and M530 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and M530.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography details
Kodak M530 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography highlights
Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
Kodak M530 Sports photography features
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery (470 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Kodak M530
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging details
Kodak M530 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Kodak M530
 Fujifilm X30Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm X30 Kodak EasyShare M530
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k 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 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 life 470 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 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
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $110