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Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2010
Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Released January 2009
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Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak M530 and Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Kodak. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the Z1485 IS (14MP) is relatively similar but the M530 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") come with different sensor measurements.

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The M530 was brought out 13 months after the Z1485 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M530 scores vs the Z1485 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 M530 Z1485 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Kodak M530

 Z1485 IS M530 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 M530 Z1485 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M530 compared to the Z1485 IS.

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and Z1485 IS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and Z1485 IS.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M530 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Kodak Z1485 IS will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger M530 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z1485 IS Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography factors
Kodak Z1485 IS Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
56
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/1.72")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging information
Kodak Z1485 IS Vlogging information
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Kodak EasyShare M530Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Company Kodak Kodak
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4352 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $110 $179