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Kodak M341 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M341 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M341 vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak M341 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M341 was brought out 17 months prior to the W530 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M341 grades against the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Sony W530

 M341 W530 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Kodak M341

 W530 M341 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Sony W530

 M341 W530 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak M341 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M341 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M341 and Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M341 against the W530.

Kodak M341 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M341 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M341 and W530.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W530 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged M341 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M341 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M341
Portrait photography with Sony W530
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M341
Sports photography with Sony W530
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography features
Sony W530 Landscape photography features
28
screen is a good size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M341
Vlogging with Sony W530
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak M341 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Sony W530
 Kodak EasyShare M341Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7003 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $269