Kodak M530 vs Sony S950

On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak M530 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was released 11 months after the S950 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the M530 matches up versus the S950 for 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-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 offers external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M530 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M530 compared to the S950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and S950.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak M530 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern M530 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.