Kodak M530 vs Sony WX80
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Kodak M530 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak M530 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe M530 was released 4 years prior to the WX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the M530 grades versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak M530 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Sony WX80
M530 | WX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Kodak M530
WX80 | M530 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Sony WX80
M530 | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M530 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 features physical 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M530 versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M530 vs the WX80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and WX80.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX80 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak M530 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | 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 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 photos |
Battery format | - | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $110 | $276 |