Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak M530

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon A3100 IS and Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was introduced within a month of the M530 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3100 IS grades versus the M530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Kodak EasyShare M530. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS versus the M530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and M530 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and M530.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.