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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S570

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S570 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
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S570 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Kodak M530 and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 6 months later than the S570 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M530 matches up versus the S570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S570

 M530 S570 

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Kodak M530

 S570 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S570

 M530 S570 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 has external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M530 compared to the S570.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and S570 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and S570.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography details
Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Nikon S570 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Nikon S570
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon S570
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix S570
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model KLIC-7006 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $180