Kodak M530 vs Sony W610
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony W610
M530 | W610 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Kodak M530
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony W610
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Look at the Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M530 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |