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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 13 months later than the 7000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M530 grades vs the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus 7000

 M530 7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Kodak M530

 7000 M530 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus 7000

 M530 7000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M530 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M530 and the 7000.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and 7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and 7000.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher M530 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Olympus 7000
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Olympus 7000
58
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
55
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging information
Olympus 7000 Vlogging information
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus 7000
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus Stylus 7000
Otherwise known as - mju 7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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 fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 172 gr (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $280