Kodak M530 vs Nikon P7000

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak M530 vs Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is very close but the M530 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The M530 was announced 10 months before the P7000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the M530 scores against the P7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 features outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon P7000 has measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 vs Nikon P7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M530 versus the P7000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and P7000 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and P7000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M530 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Kodak M530 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.