Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony S2000
M530 | S2000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Kodak M530
S2000 | M530 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony S2000
M530 | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak M530 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |