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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 23 months prior to the Astro Zoom AZ651 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 ELPH 530 HS Astro Zoom AZ651 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ELPH 530 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 ELPH 530 HS Astro Zoom AZ651 

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography details
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (163g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography factors
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography information
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography information
64
lighter than competitors (163 grams)
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (190 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
megapixel count good (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (567 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging details
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (163g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
60
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (567g)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSKodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Alternative name IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 567 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $419