Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z950. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Kodak Z950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Kodak Z950
ELPH 530 HS | Z950 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 21 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
Z950 | ELPH 530 HS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak Z950
ELPH 530 HS | Z950 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | |
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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 |