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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P340

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P340 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
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P330
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P340 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Kodak M530 and Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is very comparable but the M530 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The M530 was launched 5 years prior to the P340 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M530 matches up versus the P340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon P340

 M530 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Kodak M530

 P340 M530 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon P340

 M530 P340 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 has got outside dimensions 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 P340 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the M530 and the P340.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and P340 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and P340.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The M530 features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged M530 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P340 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography info
Nikon P340 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
Nikon P340 Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Nikon P340
58
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
64
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P340 Landscape photography advice
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Nikon P340
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
36
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon P340
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix P340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 273
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $110 $380