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Kodak M530 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Kodak M530 vs Sony W230 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Kodak M530 vs Sony W230 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak M530 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 11 months after the W230 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M530 grades against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony W230

 M530 W230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Kodak M530

 W230 M530 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony W230

 M530 W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M530 and the W230.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and W230.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer M530 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Sony W230
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Sony W230
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
Sony W230 Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
Sony W230 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony W230
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $110 $180