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Canon A810 vs Kodak M530

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A810 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon A810 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A810 versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and M530 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 2 years after the M530 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A810 scores vs the M530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Kodak M530

 A810 M530 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon A810

 M530 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Kodak M530

 A810 M530 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A810 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A810 versus Kodak M530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A810 vs the M530.

Canon A810 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and M530 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and M530.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A810 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern A810 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Kodak M530
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography highlights
Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography factors
Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
65
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging highlights
Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot A810Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Kodak EasyShare M530
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 gr (0.38 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" 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 life 220 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $110