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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Kodak M530 and Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the VR-330 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M530 scores vs the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus VR-330

 M530 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Kodak M530

 VR-330 M530 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus VR-330

 M530 VR-330 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 and Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M530 and the VR-330.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and VR-330.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography information
Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus VR-330
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $110 $220