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Canon A1300 vs Kodak M530

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A1300 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon A1300 vs Kodak M530 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A1300 versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was introduced 2 years after the M530 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A1300 scores vs the M530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Kodak M530

 A1300 M530 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon A1300

 M530 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Kodak M530

 A1300 M530 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A1300 against the M530.

Canon A1300 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and M530 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and M530.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A1300 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A1300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography information
Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Kodak M530 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
33
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography info
Kodak M530 Travel photography info
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography info
Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging highlights
Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon A1300 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot A1300Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $110