Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The M530 was launched 24 months prior to the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M530 grades versus the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
M530 | SP-620 UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Kodak M530
SP-620 UZ | M530 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
M530 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 has external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Compare the Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M530 against the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and SP-620 UZ.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch 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 | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 435g (0.96 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $110 | $199 |