Kodak M530 vs Nikon S30

Here is a in depth review of the Kodak M530 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty similar but the M530 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The M530 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M530 grades against the S30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M530 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M530 versus the S30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and S30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and S30.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M530 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Kodak M530 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.