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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak M530

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak M530 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 3 years later than the M530 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the M530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Kodak M530

 ELPH 330 HS M530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 M530 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Kodak M530

 ELPH 330 HS M530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the M530.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and M530 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and M530.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 330 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography features
Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
27
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Street photography with Kodak M530
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography highlights
Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (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
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography info
Kodak M530 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography factors
Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging information
Kodak M530 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Kodak EasyShare M530
Also called as IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off 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 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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