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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M530

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon ELPH 510 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 99 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 1100 HS
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
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M530 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Kodak M530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was brought out 2 years after the M530 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS scores vs the M530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 510 HS over the Kodak M530

 ELPH 510 HS M530 
RevealedMarch 2012January 2010More modern by 27 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon ELPH 510 HS

 M530 ELPH 510 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Kodak M530

 ELPH 510 HS M530 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Kodak M530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 510 HS and the M530.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and M530 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and M530.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 510 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Portrait photography features
Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
27
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Travel photography details
Kodak M530 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS Landscape photography factors
Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Kodak M530
 Canon ELPH 510 HSKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon ELPH 510 HS Kodak EasyShare M530
Alternate name IXUS 1100 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-03-01 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 NB-9L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $110