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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 510 HS
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Kodak Z950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 21 months after the Z950 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the Z950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Kodak Z950

 ELPH 530 HS Z950 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 21 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 Z950 ELPH 530 HS 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak Z950

 ELPH 530 HS Z950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got physical dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z950 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Kodak Z950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the Z950.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Z950 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and Z950.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Z950 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z950 Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography features
Kodak Z950 Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (243g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography details
Kodak Z950 Sports photography details
29
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography advice
Kodak Z950 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (243g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z950 Landscape photography advice
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging factors
Kodak Z950 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (243g)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak Z950
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSKodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Kodak EasyShare Z950
Also called IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $250