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Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
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
  • Announced January 2010
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Kodak M530

 A1400 M530 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010More 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

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

Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography details
Kodak M530 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography advice
Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Kodak M530
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Kodak M530
28
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A1400 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot A1400Kodak 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