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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Kodak M530 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was introduced 4 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the M530 scores vs the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 M530 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Kodak M530

 TG-2 iHS M530 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 M530 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M530 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED
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 per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 350 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail price $110 $380