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Kodak M530 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Kodak M530 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the M530 matches up versus the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony W610

 M530 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Kodak M530

 W610 M530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony W610

 M530 W610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M530 compared to the W610.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and W610.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W610 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography details
Sony W610 Sports photography details
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
69
lighter than average (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Sony W610
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony W610
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $110 $200