Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus SH-3
M530 | SH-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Kodak M530
SH-3 | M530 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 74 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus SH-3
M530 | SH-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Kodak M530 versus Olympus SH-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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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 |