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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Released January 2010
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Kodak M530 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the S8000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M530 scores against the S8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S8000

 M530 S8000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Kodak M530

 S8000 M530 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S8000

 M530 S8000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 has external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M530 against the S8000.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and S8000.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S8000 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography details
Nikon S8000 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography info
Nikon S8000 Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon S8000
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 file 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 150g (0.33 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $110 $300