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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Photography Glossary

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Kodak M530 versus Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced within a month of the 6020 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M530 matches up versus the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus 6020

 M530 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Kodak M530

 6020 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus 6020

 M530 6020 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M530 versus the 6020.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and 6020.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus 6020 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
environment sealing
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography advice
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus 6020
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6020
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model KLIC-7006 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $110 $279