Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus VR-340
M530 | VR-340 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Kodak M530
VR-340 | M530 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus VR-340
M530 | VR-340 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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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 |