Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Z990

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Z990 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 14 months later than the Z990 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the Z990 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z990. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Kodak Z990 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has physical measurements 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 Z990 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Kodak Z990 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the Z990.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Z990 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Z990.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Z990 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.