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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak M530 versus Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M530 was introduced 10 years before the TG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M530 scores vs the TG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus TG-6

 M530 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Kodak M530

 TG-6 M530 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2010More recent by 114 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-6

 M530 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M530 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M530 versus Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M530 against the TG-6.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and TG-6.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older M530 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography features
Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
58
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
68
great battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
27
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (340 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging information
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (253g)
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-6
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-05 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 253 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $449