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Kodak M530 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Kodak M530 vs Sony H55 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
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Kodak M530 vs Sony H55 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Kodak M530 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was introduced 5 months before the H55 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the M530 scores versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony H55

 M530 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Kodak M530

 H55 M530 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony H55

 M530 H55 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M530 vs the H55.

Kodak M530 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and H55.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H55 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Sony H55 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Sony H55 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
66
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Sony H55
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Sony H55
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony H55
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $110 $235