Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW130
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW130 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
- Launched 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
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
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Here, we are contrasting the Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe M530 was brought out 6 years prior to the AW130 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the M530 grades versus the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon AW130
| M530 | AW130 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Kodak M530
| AW130 | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2015 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 62 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon AW130
| M530 | AW130 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 offers exterior measurements 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 AW130 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW130 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M530 versus the AW130.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and AW130 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and AW130.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW130 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Nikon |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2015-02-10 |
| Physical type | 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 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.8-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | - | 370 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $110 | $398 |