Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550
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35 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Kodak M550
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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Kodak M530
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Common features in the Kodak M530 and Kodak M550
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Kodak M530 versus Kodak M550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and M550 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M530 vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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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 |