Kodak M530 vs Sony WX30
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
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Lets look closer at the Kodak M530 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M530 was announced 18 months earlier than the WX30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M530 matches up against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony WX30
| M530 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Kodak M530
| WX30 | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony WX30
| M530 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Kodak M530 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M530 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Kodak M530 and Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M530 vs the WX30.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and WX30.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 250 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | KLIC-7006 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $110 | $259 |