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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 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 VG-160
(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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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").

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The 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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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 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (165 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
66
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (165 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography factors
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (165 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus VG-160
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus 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