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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX10 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak M530 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was brought out 12 months before the WX10 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M530 matches up vs the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony WX10

 M530 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Kodak M530

 WX10 M530 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony WX10

 M530 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M530 versus the WX10.

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and WX10.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Sony WX10
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography information
Sony WX10 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography information
Sony WX10 Landscape photography information
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony WX10
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 ID KLIC-7006 NP-BG1
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
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $110 $200