Canon G5 X vs Kodak M530

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon G5 X and Kodak M530, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and M530 (12MP) and the G5 X (1") and M530 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G5 X was released 5 years later than the M530 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Kodak M530 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G5 X matches up versus the M530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G5 X & Kodak EasyShare M530. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G5 X Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G5 X features outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G5 X against the M530.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and M530 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and M530.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 X due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G5 X will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer G5 X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.