Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Sport

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.