Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak C135

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak C135, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and C135 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured very close to the C135 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the C135 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Kodak EasyShare C135. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Kodak C135 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Kodak C135 has measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak C135 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the C135.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and C135 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and C135.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak C135 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.