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Kodak M530 vs Nikon L810

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 versus Nikon L810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 3 years before the L810 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M530 matches up versus the L810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon L810

 M530 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Kodak M530

 L810 M530 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon L810

 M530 L810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M530 vs the L810.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and L810 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and L810.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L810 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography information
Nikon L810 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
low frames per second (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography information
Nikon L810 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
60
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Nikon L810
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Nikon L810 Vlogging details
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon L810
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 430 grams (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 images
Battery format - AA
Battery model KLIC-7006 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $110 $280