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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9300 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 S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Kodak M530 versus Nikon S9300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 3 years prior to the S9300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M530 grades against the S9300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S9300

 M530 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Kodak M530

 S9300 M530 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2010Newer by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S9300

 M530 S9300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 has got external dimensions 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 S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M530 versus Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M530 against the S9300.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and S9300.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9300 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography factors
Nikon S9300 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9300 Sports photography advice
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Nikon S9300 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
66
lighter than others (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Nikon S9300 Vlogging features
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon S9300
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-07-16
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $110 $249