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Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-4030 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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2010
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Kodak M530 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed within a month of the FE-4030 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M530 grades vs the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus FE-4030

 M530 FE-4030 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Kodak M530

 FE-4030 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus FE-4030

 M530 FE-4030 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M530 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 and Olympus FE-4030 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M530 versus the FE-4030.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and FE-4030.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography information
27
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus FE-4030
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus FE-4030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $110 $130