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Kodak M530 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Kodak M530 vs Sony H20 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
Photography Glossary

Kodak M530 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Kodak M530 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was introduced 8 months after the H20 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M530 grades against the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony H20

 M530 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Kodak M530

 H20 M530 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony H20

 M530 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M530 and the H20.

Kodak M530 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and H20.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Kodak M530 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern M530 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (250g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Sony H20
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Kodak M530 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony H20
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-05-14
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID KLIC-7006 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $110 $249