Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6200

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Kodak M530 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the S6200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M530 matches up against the S6200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 provides outer measurements 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 S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M530 versus Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M530 against the S6200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and S6200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6200 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.