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Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was released 13 months later than the M530 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3300 IS grades against the M530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Kodak M530

 A3300 IS M530 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon A3300 IS

 M530 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Kodak M530

 A3300 IS M530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS and the M530.

Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and M530 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and M530.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography highlights
Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography factors
Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography information
Kodak M530 Travel photography information
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3300 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M530
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging advice
Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Kodak EasyShare M530
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 life 230 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $110