Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-2

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak M530 versus Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was released 6 years before the SH-2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M530 scores against the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 versus Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M530 versus the SH-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and SH-2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and SH-2.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.