Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS/Canon-ELPH-530-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 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
- Announced February 2012
- Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Announced July 2010
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Z981 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 530 HS was released 20 months after the Z981 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the Z981 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z981. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Kodak Z981
ELPH 530 HS | Z981 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper screen (+260k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
Z981 | ELPH 530 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak Z981
ELPH 530 HS | Z981 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Kodak Z981 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the Z981.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 size comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and Z981 is 95 and 66 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and Z981.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Z981 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 201k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 6.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 lbs) | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | 4 x AA |
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $250 | $299 |