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Kodak M530 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak M530 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Kodak M530 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed 24 months prior to the W620 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M530 scores against the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony W620

 M530 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Kodak M530

 W620 M530 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony W620

 M530 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M530 against the W620.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and W620.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W620 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
68
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Kodak M530 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony W620
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 One One
Price at release $110 $102