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Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Kodak. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M530 was unveiled 13 months after the Z915 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M530 grades vs the Z915 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Kodak Z915

 M530 Z915 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Kodak M530

 Z915 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Kodak Z915

 M530 Z915 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 offers external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M530 against the Z915.

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and Z915 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and Z915.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak M530 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher M530 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography features
Kodak Z915 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography features
Kodak Z915 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
54
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography features
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Kodak Z915
 Kodak EasyShare M530Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Kodak
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 194g (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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $110 $200