Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8100
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2010
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced September 2010
Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8100 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Kodak M530 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M530 was manufactured 8 months before the S8100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M530 grades vs the S8100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S8100
M530 | S8100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Kodak M530
S8100 | M530 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 8 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S8100
M530 | S8100 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Kodak M530 and Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the M530 versus the S8100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and S8100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and S8100.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older M530 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2010-09-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 220 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $110 | $299 |