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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 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-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M530 was introduced very close to the SP-800 UZ so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M530 grades versus the SP-800 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 M530 SP-800 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Kodak M530

 SP-800 UZ M530 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 M530 SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 has outside 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 SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M530 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
27
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
24
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus SP-800 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 12 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 150g (0.33 pounds) 455g (1.00 pounds)
Physical 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 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $110 $270