Kodak M530 vs Sony WX300
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- Updated by Sony WX350
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak M530 vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M530 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M530 grades vs the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony WX300
| M530 | WX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Kodak M530
| WX300 | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2013 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 38 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony WX300
| M530 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Kodak M530 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M530 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M530 vs the WX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and WX300.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX300 to give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 166 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 model | KLIC-7006 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $110 | $330 |