Kodak M380 vs Sony W530
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Kodak M380 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2009
(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
- Announced January 2011
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak M380 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M380 was launched 24 months earlier than the W530 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M380 matches up vs the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M380 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M380 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony W530
| M380 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Kodak M380
| W530 | M380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony W530
| M380 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M380 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M380 and the W530.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M380 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M380 and W530.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W530 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Kodak M380 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-190mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1448s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 model | 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $160 | $269 |