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Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak M530

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 XF1 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and M530 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 2 years after the M530 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores vs the M530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Kodak M530

 Fujifilm XF1 M530 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 33 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Fujifilm XF1

 M530 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Kodak M530

 Fujifilm XF1 M530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 has external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the M530.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and M530 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and M530.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The younger Fujifilm XF1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography information
Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography information
Kodak M530 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography details
Kodak M530 Sports photography details
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (255g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography details
Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging info
Kodak M530 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Kodak M530
 Fujifilm XF1Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Launch cost $380 $110