Kodak M530 vs Nikon S5100

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak M530 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed 7 months earlier than the S5100 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the M530 scores against the S5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Kodak M530 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M530 compared to the S5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and S5100.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.