Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530
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Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was introduced 13 months later than the M530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3200 IS grades versus the M530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Kodak EasyShare M530. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Kodak M530
A3200 IS | M530 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon A3200 IS
M530 | A3200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Kodak M530
A3200 IS | M530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the M530.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and M530 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and M530.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3200 IS to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Kodak EasyShare M530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Kodak EasyShare M530 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 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 | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NB-8L | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $230 | $110 |