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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TG-610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M530 grades vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus TG-610

 M530 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Kodak M530

 TG-610 M530 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-610

 M530 TG-610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M530 vs the TG-610.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and TG-610.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-610
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.33 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 210 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $223