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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9900 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9700
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak M530 and Nikon S9900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed 6 years prior to the S9900 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M530 matches up versus the S9900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S9900

 M530 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Kodak M530

 S9900 M530 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S9900

 M530 S9900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M530 features exterior 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) while the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M530 versus the S9900.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and S9900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and S9900.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9900 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
77
lighter than average in class (289g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography factors
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Nikon S9900
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
73
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon S9900
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 289 grams (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $110 $300