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Canon A495 vs Kodak M530

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A495 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon A495
(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
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released January 2010
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 A495 vs Kodak M530 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A495 versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was released about the same time to the M530 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A495 grades against the M530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Kodak M530

 A495 M530 

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon A495

 M530 A495 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Kodak M530

 A495 M530 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A495 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A495 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon A495 versus Kodak M530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A495 compared to the M530.

Canon A495 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and M530 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and M530.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Kodak M530 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography details
Kodak M530 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Kodak M530
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography info
Kodak M530 Sports photography info
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography info
Kodak M530 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Kodak M530
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Kodak M530
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon A495 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot A495Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Kodak EasyShare M530
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $109 $110