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Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Kodak M530 and Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 5 years earlier than the AW120 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M530 matches up versus the AW120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon AW120

 M530 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Kodak M530

 AW120 M530 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon AW120

 M530 AW120 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M530 compared to the AW120.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and AW120 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and AW120.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon AW120 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Nikon AW120
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography features
Nikon AW120 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (350 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
Nikon AW120 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
69
good battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography advice
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW120 Vlogging highlights
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon AW120
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 213 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 350 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $110 $350