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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Kodak M530 and Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the SZ-10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the M530 grades versus the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus SZ-10

 M530 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Kodak M530

 SZ-10 M530 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus SZ-10

 M530 SZ-10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 provides 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) and the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M530 against the SZ-10.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and SZ-10.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography features
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
65
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus SZ-10
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 life - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $110 $300