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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S4300 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak M530 vs Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed 3 years prior to the S4300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M530 scores vs the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S4300

 M530 S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Kodak M530

 S4300 M530 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S4300

 M530 S4300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 provides external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M530 vs the S4300.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and S4300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and S4300.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography info
Nikon S4300 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (139g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography info
Nikon S4300 Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
68
lighter than competition in class (139g)
has focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography details
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon S4300
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 139 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 180 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $110 $119