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Kodak M530 vs Nikon W300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Kodak M530 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(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
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 versus Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 8 years prior to the W300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M530 matches up versus the W300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon W300

 M530 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Kodak M530

 W300 M530 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2010More modern by 90 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon W300

 M530 W300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 has external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M530 versus Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the M530 compared to the W300.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and W300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and W300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon W300 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Nikon W300
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Nikon W300
58
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
73
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
48
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Nikon W300
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon W300
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-05 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 231 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 280 photographs
Battery style - Built-in
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $110 $387