Compare Prices : Kodak EasyShare M1093 IS - Expert Reviews

Review summary: High-definition movies and 10 megapixels on a budget

Verdict: An impressive easy-to-use snapshot camera with HD movie capability

Review summary: Does this budget snapper perform?

Pros: Selection of Scene modes, very ease of use, low price

Cons: Image noise at higher ISOs, battery performance

Verdict: Kodak's new M-series digital compact, the range topping M1093 IS has clever features and kit in a neatly styled camera at a great price

Review summary: Does this budget snapper perform?

Pros: Selection of Scene modes, very ease of use, low price

Cons: Image noise at higher ISOs, battery performance

Verdict: The Kodak M1093 IS offers good quality low ISO images that could stretch to a print size of 30 x 40-inches, at a push. It's easy to use too and has good build quality.

Review summary: Kodak's top budget M1093 IS ultra-compact is strong on value

Pros: Price, optical IS, HD video

Cons: Fiddly controls, slow performance, default shooting mode

Verdict: In daylight the M1093 is capable of good results, but it doesn't cope well in low light. The slow performance, fiddly handling and annoying default mode are big handicaps but it has some good features and is a solid little performer.

Review summary: The Kodak EasyShare M1093 IS is an ultra-compact camera that packs a 10 Megapixel CCD, 3X optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, 3-inch LCD, and a high definition movie mode. You might expect a camera with those specs to be on the expensive ...

Pros: Decent photo quality, if you stick to small prints and low ISO sensitivities ; Good value for the money ; Ultra-compact, well built body ; comes in three colors ; Sensor-shift image stabilization ; Large, sharp 3-inch LCD display (though see issues ...

Cons: Noise reduction smudges fine details, mottles the sky, and gives images an overall soft look ; colors tend to be oversaturated ; Redeye a big problem ; countermeasures did not work in my tests ; Poor HD video quality ; Low light focusing not always ...

Verdict: Due to some tough competition, the EasyShare M1093's battery life turns out to be below average. It's not bad as ultra-compact cameras go, but do note that other cameras perform better in this area