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Kodak M530 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Kodak M530 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched April 2010
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Kodak M530 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak M530 and Leica V-Lux 20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was released 3 months prior to the V-Lux 20 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the M530 matches up against the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 M530 V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Kodak M530

 V-Lux 20 M530 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Leica V-Lux 20

 M530 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJanuary 2010April 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 has outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M530 versus the V-Lux 20.

Kodak M530 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and V-Lux 20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and V-Lux 20.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Kodak M530 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Kodak EasyShare M530Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Leica V-Lux 20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $110 $779