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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak M530 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M530 grades versus the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 M530 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Kodak M530

 SZ-16 iHS M530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 M530 SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M530 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M530 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and SZ-16 iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging factors
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $110 $230