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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak M530

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the M530 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3500 IS matches up against the M530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Kodak M530

 A3500 IS M530 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon A3500 IS

 M530 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Kodak M530

 A3500 IS M530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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 vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS against the M530.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and M530 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and M530.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A3500 IS to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher A3500 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M530
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography information
Kodak M530 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography info
Kodak M530 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak M530 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
includes touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography details
Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Kodak EasyShare M530
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $115 $110