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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M530 was launched 24 months earlier than the VR-340 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M530 grades against the VR-340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus VR-340

 M530 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Kodak M530

 VR-340 M530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus VR-340

 M530 VR-340 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 provides outer measurements 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 VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M530 and the VR-340.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and VR-340.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older M530 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
69
lighter than others (125g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging features
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus VR-340
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus VR-340
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
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 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $130