Clicky

Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The M530 was unveiled very close to the S2000 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M530 grades against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony S2000

 M530 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Kodak M530

 S2000 M530 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony S2000

 M530 S2000 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M530 compared to the S2000.

Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and S2000.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Kodak M530 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony S2000
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $110 $225