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Canon D20 vs Kodak M530

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon D20 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon D20 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon D20 vs Kodak M530, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched 3 years later than the M530 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D20 grades against the M530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Kodak M530

 D20 M530 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon D20

 M530 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Kodak M530

 D20 M530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon D20 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D20 offers external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D20 versus the M530.

Canon D20 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and M530 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and M530.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern D20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Kodak M530
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography info
Kodak M530 Travel photography info
60
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography features
Kodak M530 Landscape photography features
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon D20 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot D20Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Kodak EasyShare M530
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-18 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 NB-6L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $110