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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak M530

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
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 ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak M530 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak M530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 2 years later than the M530 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the M530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Kodak M530

 ELPH 530 HS M530 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 M530 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak M530

 ELPH 530 HS M530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the M530.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and M530 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and M530.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Kodak M530 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography details
Kodak M530 Portrait photography details
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offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others in class (163 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography information
Kodak M530 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography details
Kodak M530 Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (163 grams)
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography advice
Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
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very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Vlogging with Kodak M530
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fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (163g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSKodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Kodak EasyShare M530
Also called as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 190 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $110