Kodak M530 vs Sony WX350

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Kodak M530 versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.