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Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Kodak M530

 A3200 IS M530 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon A3200 IS

 M530 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Kodak M530

 A3200 IS M530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography details
Kodak M530 Portrait photography details
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Kodak M530
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography info
Kodak M530 Travel photography info
72
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
27
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging information
Kodak M530 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISKodak EasyShare M530
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