Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak M530 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe M530 was brought out 24 months before the VG-160 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M530 matches up vs the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Olympus VG-160. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus VG-160
M530 | VG-160 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Kodak M530
VG-160 | M530 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus VG-160
M530 | VG-160 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 enjoys external measurements 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 VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Kodak M530 and Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M530 versus the VG-160.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and VG-160.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VG-160 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus VG-160 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 165 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $110 | $90 |