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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed within a month of the SP-600 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M530 scores versus the SP-600 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 M530 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Kodak M530

 SP-600 UZ M530 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 M530 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. 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 Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M530 and the SP-600 UZ.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and SP-600 UZ.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
36
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
29
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging features
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-02-02
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 455 grams (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $189