Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530
93 Imaging
40 Features
22 Overall
32


95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced June 2013
(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
- Announced January 2010

Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon A1400 versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A1400 was announced 3 years after the M530 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1400 grades versus the M530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Kodak EasyShare M530. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Kodak M530
A1400 | M530 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon A1400
M530 | A1400 |
---|
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Kodak M530
A1400 | M530 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1400 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1400 versus Kodak M530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1400 versus the M530.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and M530 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and M530.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger A1400 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Kodak EasyShare M530 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Kodak EasyShare M530 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | 174g (0.38 lbs) | 150g (0.33 lbs) |
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 | 150 pictures | - |
Type 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $109 | $110 |