Kodak M530 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak M530 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 3 years earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the M530 scores versus the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 features 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M530 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M530 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and SZ-31MR iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.