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Canon A2500 vs Kodak M530

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon A2500 vs Kodak M530 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon A2500 versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 3 years after the M530 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2500 scores versus the M530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Kodak M530

 A2500 M530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon A2500

 M530 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Kodak M530

 A2500 M530 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has measurements 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 select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 versus the M530.

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and M530 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and M530.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A2500 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher A2500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M530 Portrait photography advice
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
33
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography advice
Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Kodak M530
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot A2500Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
WB 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 220 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $109 $110