Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") boast different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 3 years later than the Z1485 IS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the Z1485 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outer 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) while the Kodak Z1485 IS has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak Z1485 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the Z1485 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Z1485 IS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Z1485 IS.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 530 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.