Canon G16 vs Kodak M530
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
Canon G16 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs
Canon G16
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Succeeded the Canon G15
Kodak M530
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F) lens
- 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary Canon G16 vs Kodak M530 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon G16 and Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and M530 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
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Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G16 grades against the M530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Kodak EasyShare M530. The full galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Kodak M530
| G16 | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 48 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon G16
| M530 | G16 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G16 and Kodak M530
| G16 | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon G16 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G16 against the M530.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and M530 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and M530.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The G16 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The fresher G16 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Canon G16 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Kodak M530
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Canon G16 Street photography factors
Kodak M530 Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (356g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Canon G16 Sports photography info
Kodak M530 Sports photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Canon G16 Travel photography info
Kodak M530 Travel photography info
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (356g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Canon G16 Landscape photography features
Kodak M530 Landscape photography features
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Canon G16 Vlogging factors
Kodak M530 Vlogging factors
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (356 grams)
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon G16 vs Kodak M530 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G16 | Kodak EasyShare M530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Kodak |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G16 | Kodak EasyShare M530 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-11-25 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1000 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 356g (0.78 lb) | 150g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 230 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-10L | KLIC-7006 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $499 | $110 |