Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S8000
| M530 | S8000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Kodak M530
| S8000 | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S8000
| M530 | S8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Nikon 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 |