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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 6 months after the 6010 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the M530 grades vs the 6010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus 6010

 M530 6010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Kodak M530

 6010 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus 6010

 M530 6010 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 provides outside measurements 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 6010 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M530 compared to the 6010.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and 6010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and 6010.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography advice
Olympus 6010 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography details
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Olympus 6010
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus 6010
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also called as - mju Tough 6010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $110 $0