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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6500 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 S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak M530 versus Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 4 years before the S6500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M530 scores versus the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S6500

 M530 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Kodak M530

 S6500 M530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S6500

 M530 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M530 versus Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M530 vs the S6500.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and S6500.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6500 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography info
Nikon S6500 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging information
Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon S6500
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $170