Canon G15 vs Kodak M530

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G15 and Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and M530 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was unveiled 2 years after the M530 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G15 grades vs the M530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 & Kodak EasyShare M530. The full galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G15 provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G15 compared to the M530.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and M530 is 86 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and M530.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The G15 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern G15 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.