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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Kodak M530 versus Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M530 was unveiled 7 years prior to the SH-3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M530 scores versus the SH-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus SH-3

 M530 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Kodak M530

 SH-3 M530 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2010More recent by 74 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus SH-3

 M530 SH-3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 has external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M530 versus the SH-3.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and SH-3.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography information
Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
74
good battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus SH-3
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 380 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $110 $579