Reasons to choose EasyShare M531
Released in 2010, EasyShare M531 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.5 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak EasyShare M531
vs Kodak EasyShare Z981
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
EasyShare M53128 mm²
EasyShare Z981- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The EasyShare M531 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
EasyShare M531MetricEasyShare Z981
14.5 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.4 µmPixel pitch1.41 µm
1.96 µm²Pixel area1.98 µm²
50.95 MP/cm²Pixel density50.5 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight519 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH Rechargeable batteries)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EasyShare M531 has the larger sensor area. The EasyShare M531 has the lighter body. The EasyShare M531 has the higher effective resolution. The EasyShare M531 and EasyShare Z981 were both released in 2010. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EasyShare Z981
Released in 2010, EasyShare Z981 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 519 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.