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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Released January 2010
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Kodak M530 and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was introduced 13 months prior to the S6100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M530 matches up against the S6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S6100

 M530 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Kodak M530

 S6100 M530 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S6100

 M530 S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 enjoys physical 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 S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M530 versus the S6100.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and S6100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6100 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography factors
Nikon S6100 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
58
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
64
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon S6100
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-02-09
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
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
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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