Kodak M530 vs Sony S2100

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak M530 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured at a similar time to the S2100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M530 matches up versus the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M530 provides outer 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 S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 vs Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M530 and the S2100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and S2100.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.