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Kodak M530 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Kodak M530 vs Sony HX90V 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 HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Kodak M530 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Kodak M530 versus Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M530 was brought out 6 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the M530 matches up vs the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony HX90V

 M530 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Kodak M530

 HX90V M530 
RevealedApril 2015January 2010Newer by 64 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony HX90V

 M530 HX90V 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 has got 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 HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M530 against the HX90V.

Kodak M530 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and HX90V.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography details
Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography details
Sony HX90V Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
58
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
76
good battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than others (245 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
good battery pack (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic socket
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Kodak M530 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony HX90V
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1000 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $110 $440