Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Announced August 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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On this page, we are looking at the Kodak M530 and Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M530 was introduced 3 years prior to the SP-820UZ and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M530 scores versus the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| M530 | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Kodak M530
| SP-820UZ | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| M530 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 features external 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 SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Examine the Kodak M530 and Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M530 vs the SP-820UZ.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and SP-820UZ.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2012-08-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 15.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 485 gr (1.07 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $110 | $299 |