Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z980

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the Z980 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the Z980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers external dimensions 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 Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the Z980.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and Z980 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and Z980.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Kodak Z980 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.