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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P330

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P330 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
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P310
  • Later Model is Nikon P340
Photography Glossary

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P330 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M530 and Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is very well matched but the M530 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The M530 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the P330 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M530 matches up vs the P330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon P330

 M530 P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Kodak M530

 P330 M530 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon P330

 M530 P330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 offers external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M530 against the P330.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and P330 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and P330.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The M530 includes the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Nikon P330
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Nikon P330 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography features
Nikon P330 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Nikon P330 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
61
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Nikon P330
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
36
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon P330
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix P330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2013-03-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 213
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $110 $500