Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 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
- Revealed January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Nikon Coolpix AW120. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery & Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon AW120
M530 | AW120 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Kodak M530
AW120 | M530 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon AW120
M530 | AW120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Kodak M530 and Nikon AW120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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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 |