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Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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 A3000 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon A3000 IS versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released within a month of the M530 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A3000 IS scores against the M530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Kodak M530

 A3000 IS M530 

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon A3000 IS

 M530 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Kodak M530

 A3000 IS M530 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS and the M530.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and M530 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and M530.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Kodak M530 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography info
Kodak M530 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
58
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 165g (0.36 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 NB-8L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $240 $110