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Kodak M530 vs Nikon L120

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak M530 versus Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was introduced 13 months prior to the L120 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M530 scores against the L120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon L120

 M530 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Kodak M530

 L120 M530 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon L120

 M530 L120 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 features outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the M530 against the L120.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and L120 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and L120.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L120 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Nikon L120
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography information
Nikon L120 Sports photography information
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Nikon L120
58
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
60
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
27
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon L120
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 431g (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model KLIC-7006 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $110 $300