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Kodak M530 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Kodak M530 vs Nikon A1000 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
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Kodak M530 vs Nikon A1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 10 years prior to the A1000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M530 grades vs the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon A1000

 M530 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Kodak M530

 A1000 M530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2010Newer by 110 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon A1000

 M530 A1000 

Kodak M530 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 offers external dimensions 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 Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M530 compared to the A1000.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and A1000 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and A1000.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography details
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
72
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
low battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
27
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
72
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no external microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon A1000
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 life - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $110 $477