Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW110

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW110, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 4 years prior to the AW110 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M530 grades versus the AW110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M530 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon AW110 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M530 and the AW110.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and AW110 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and AW110.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW110 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.