Kodak M530 vs Sony H90

Following is a extended assessment of the Kodak M530 versus Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 3 years before the H90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the M530 scores against the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 offers outside 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 H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M530 vs the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and H90.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H90 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.