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Canon A480 vs Kodak M530

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A480 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2009
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 A480 vs Kodak M530 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A480 vs Kodak M530, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A480 was introduced 11 months prior to the M530 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon A480 being a Ultracompact camera and the Kodak M530 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A480 scores vs the M530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Kodak M530

 A480 M530 

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon A480

 M530 A480 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Kodak M530

 A480 M530 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A480 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A480 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon A480 vs Kodak M530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A480 compared to the M530.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and M530 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and M530.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Kodak M530 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A480 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M530 Portrait photography advice
25
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography highlights
Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography factors
Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography advice
Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Kodak M530
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A480 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot A480Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $210 $110