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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Kodak M530 versus Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was released 6 months after the S1000pj so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M530 matches up vs the S1000pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Nikon S1000pj

 M530 S1000pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Kodak M530

 S1000pj M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Nikon S1000pj

 M530 S1000pj 
RevealedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M530 vs the S1000pj.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and S1000pj is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and S1000pj.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography features
Nikon S1000pj Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography info
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
58
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
27
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak M530 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Nikon S1000pj
 Kodak EasyShare M530Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $289