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Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak M530

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
Kodak M530
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 5 months prior to the M530 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up versus the M530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Kodak M530

 Fujifilm Z35 M530 

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Fujifilm Z35

 M530 Fujifilm Z35 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Kodak M530

 Fujifilm Z35 M530 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 has external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the M530.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and M530 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and M530.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Kodak M530 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography info
Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography info
Kodak M530 Street photography info
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Kodak M530
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
Kodak M530 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
58
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Kodak M530
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging features
Kodak M530 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Kodak M530
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 ID NP-45A KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $110