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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P300 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 P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon P310
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Kodak M530 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was brought out 17 months before the P300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M530 grades against the P300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon P300

 M530 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Kodak M530

 P300 M530 
IntroducedMay 2011January 2010More recent by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon P300

 M530 P300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M530 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M530 vs the P300.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and P300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older M530 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Nikon P300 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
Nikon P300 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography features
Nikon P300 Landscape photography features
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Nikon P300 Vlogging features
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon P300
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix P300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $110 $500