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
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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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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 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Kodak M530
| VG-160 | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |