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Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-47 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak M530 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched very close to the FE-47 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M530 scores vs the FE-47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus FE-47

 M530 FE-47 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Kodak M530

 FE-47 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus FE-47

 M530 FE-47 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 offers physical 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 Olympus FE-47 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 versus Olympus FE-47 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M530 compared to the FE-47.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and FE-47 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and FE-47.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
27
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging highlights
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus FE-47
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus FE-47
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 ID KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $110 $0