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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TG-820 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M530 grades against the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 M530 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Kodak M530

 TG-820 iHS M530 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 M530 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M530 has got 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 TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M530 versus the TG-820 iHS.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and TG-820 iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged M530 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $500