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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VH-515 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 VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Kodak M530 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 3 years prior to the VH-515 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M530 matches up versus the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus VH-515

 M530 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Kodak M530

 VH-515 M530 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus VH-515

 M530 VH-515 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M530 provides 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) and the Olympus VH-515 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 and Olympus VH-515 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M530 and the VH-515.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and VH-515.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older M530 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography info
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
62
features focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
27
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
35
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus VH-515
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus VH-515
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $110 $648