Kodak M530 vs Sony A99

Let's look more closely at the Kodak M530 and Sony A99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the M530 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The M530 was released 3 years earlier than the A99 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak M530 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M530 grades versus the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 has external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 and Sony A99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M530 vs the A99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and A99.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M530 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.