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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak M530 versus Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M530 scores vs the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony WX350

 M530 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Kodak M530

 WX350 M530 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony WX350

 M530 WX350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M530 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M530 vs the WX350.

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and WX350.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX350 to render more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good MP (18MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
72
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great battery life (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony WX350
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1000 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $270