Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 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
- Launched January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony WX70
M530 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Kodak M530
WX70 | M530 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony WX70
M530 | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |