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Kodak M530 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M530 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Kodak M530 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak M530 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 13 months after the W220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M530 grades vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony W220

 M530 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Kodak M530

 W220 M530 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony W220

 M530 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 provides external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M530 versus the W220.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern M530 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony W220
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $110 $160