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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 and Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched within a month of the S6000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M530 matches up vs the S6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S6000

 M530 S6000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Kodak M530

 S6000 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S6000

 M530 S6000 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M530 and Nikon S6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M530 and the S6000.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and S6000.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography features
Nikon S6000 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6000 Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6000 Vlogging advice
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon S6000
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $110 $300