Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak C135
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak C135 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched February 2012
- Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1250
- 640 x 480 video
- 35mm (F3.0) lens
- 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2012

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak C135 Overview
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").

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.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak C135 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Kodak C135
ELPH 530 HS | C135 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+349k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
C135 | ELPH 530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak C135
ELPH 530 HS | C135 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak C135 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Kodak EasyShare C135 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Kodak EasyShare C135 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1250 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" 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 | 190 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $250 | $0 |