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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 3 years before the WX70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M530 grades against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony WX70

 M530 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Kodak M530

 WX70 M530 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony WX70

 M530 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 enjoys physical 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 WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M530 vs the WX70.

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and WX70.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Sony WX70
 Kodak EasyShare M530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 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 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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 NP-BN
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
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $110 $242