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Kodak M530 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak M530 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Kodak M530 vs Sony W710 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Kodak M530 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 4 years prior to the W710 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M530 scores vs the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony W710

 M530 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Kodak M530

 W710 M530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony W710

 M530 W710 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 comes with exterior measurements 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M530 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the M530 compared to the W710.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and W710.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Sony W710 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Sony W710
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony W710
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2013-01-08
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 240 photos
Battery type - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $110 $90