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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 M530 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Kodak M530

 SP-620 UZ M530 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 M530 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
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no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
61
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography features
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great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus SP-620 UZ
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