Kodak M530 vs Nikon L100
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon L100 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Later Model is Nikon L110
Kodak M530 vs Nikon L100 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak M530 vs Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe M530 was manufactured 12 months later than the L100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M530 scores against the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M530 vs Nikon L100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon L100
M530 | L100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Kodak M530
L100 | M530 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon L100
M530 | L100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M530 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 features external dimensions 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 Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
See the Kodak M530 vs Nikon L100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M530 compared to the L100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and L100 is 95 and 79 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and L100.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Kodak M530 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher M530 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 360 grams (0.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
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 ID | KLIC-7006 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $110 | $399 |