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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, 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 TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M530 grades against the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 M530 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Kodak M530

 TG-630 iHS M530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 M530 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M530 versus the TG-630 iHS.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged M530 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-01-08
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $200