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Kodak M530 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak M530 vs Sony W690 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Kodak M530 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M530 was brought out 3 years earlier than the W690 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the M530 scores vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony W690

 M530 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Kodak M530

 W690 M530 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony W690

 M530 W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 provides outside 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M530 vs the W690.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and W690.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak M530 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony W690
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 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 life - 220 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $110 $297