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Canon 1D C vs Kodak M530

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon 1D C vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Launched April 2012
Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon 1D C vs Kodak M530 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1D C vs Kodak M530, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and M530 (12MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and M530 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The 1D C was introduced 2 years after the M530 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Kodak M530 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 1D C grades versus the M530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Kodak M530

 1D C M530 
RevealedApril 2012January 2010Newer by 28 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon 1D C

 M530 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Kodak M530

 1D C M530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 1D C vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1D C offers exterior measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D C and the M530.

Canon 1D C vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D C and M530 is 50 and 95 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D C and M530.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D C with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D C will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1D C is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 1D C vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography features
Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography advice
Kodak M530 Street photography advice
59
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D C
Travel photography with Kodak M530
59
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D C
Vlogging with Kodak M530
28
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon 1D C vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Kodak M530
 Canon EOS-1D CKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon EOS-1D C Kodak EasyShare M530
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-04-12 2010-01-05
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 1000
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 36-108mm (3.0x)
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500 gr (3.31 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LP-E4N KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $6,499 $110