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Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z950 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 Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Kodak M530 versus Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Kodak. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was brought out 5 months earlier than the Z950 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M530 matches up vs the Z950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Kodak Z950

 M530 Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Kodak M530

 Z950 M530 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Kodak Z950

 M530 Z950 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 versus Kodak Z950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M530 against the Z950.

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and Z950 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and Z950.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography advice
Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
Kodak Z950 Sports photography factors
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
52
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (243g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Kodak Z950
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (243g)
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Kodak M530 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Kodak Z950
 Kodak EasyShare M530Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Company Kodak Kodak
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-06-16
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 243g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $110 $250