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Kodak M530 vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L26 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
  • Released January 2010
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak M530 and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 3 years prior to the L26 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M530 matches up vs the L26 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon L26

 M530 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Kodak M530

 L26 M530 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon L26

 M530 L26 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M530 against the L26.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and L26.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L26 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Nikon L26
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography information
Nikon L26 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
Nikon L26 Landscape photography info
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
decently wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon L26
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 200 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $110 $70