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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Here, we are looking at the Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed 5 years before the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M530 matches up vs the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 M530 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Kodak M530

 TG-850 iHS M530 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 M530 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 features external dimensions 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 TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M530 vs the TG-850 iHS.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
72
great battery pack (330 per charge)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
50
rather wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging information
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
33
rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 330 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $110 $250