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Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2010
Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak M530 versus Kodak M550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Kodak. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the M550 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured very close to the M550 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M530 matches up against the M550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Kodak M550

 M530 M550 

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Kodak M530

 M550 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Kodak M550

 M530 M550 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M530 against the M550.

Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and M550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and M550.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
54
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Kodak M550 Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Kodak M550
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
67
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Kodak M550
27
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Kodak M550 Vlogging features
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Kodak M550
 Kodak EasyShare M530Kodak EasyShare M550
General Information
Brand Kodak Kodak
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Kodak EasyShare M550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-7006 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $110 $119