Kodak M530 vs Sigma DP1s

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak M530 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the M530 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The M530 was introduced 4 months after the DP1s so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak M530 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the M530 grades vs the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 comes with 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 Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M530 vs Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M530 compared to the DP1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and DP1s is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and DP1s.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M530 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Kodak M530 will render extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.