Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Sport
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1250
- 640 x 480 video
- 35mm (F3.0) lens
- 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Sport Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Kodak Sport, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Sport (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 530 HS was released 14 months later than the Sport which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the Sport with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Sport Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Kodak EasyShare Sport. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Kodak Sport Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Kodak Sport
ELPH 530 HS | Sport | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper screen (+349k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sport | ELPH 530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak Sport
ELPH 530 HS | Sport | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Kodak Sport has dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Kodak Sport in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the Sport.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and Sport is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and Sport.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak Sport to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 530 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Sport Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Kodak EasyShare Sport | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Kodak EasyShare Sport |
Alternate name | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-04 |
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 surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1250 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
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 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $250 | $155 |