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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S80 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 S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S80 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Kodak M530 versus Nikon S80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the S80 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was brought out 8 months prior to the S80 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M530 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the M530 matches up against the S80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S80

 M530 S80 

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Kodak M530

 S80 M530 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 8 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S80

 M530 S80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M530 comes with external dimensions 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 S80 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M530 against the S80.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and S80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and S80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S80 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Nikon S80 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
Nikon S80 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
60
has touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (150 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Nikon S80
27
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Nikon S80
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon S80
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix S80
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
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 life - 150 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $110 $191