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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak M530 versus Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 5 years before the S810c which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M530 grades against the S810c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S810c

 M530 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Kodak M530

 S810c M530 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2010More modern by 51 months
Screen dimensions3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S810c

 M530 S810c 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M530 versus the S810c.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and S810c is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and S810c.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S810c to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography information
Nikon S810c Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (216 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
68
lighter than competition (216 grams)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon S810c
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $110 $350