Canon S200 vs Kodak M530

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon S200 versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is fairly close but the S200 (1/1.7") and M530 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was introduced 4 years after the M530 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S200 grades against the M530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Kodak EasyShare M530. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Kodak M530 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S200 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S200 compared to the M530.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and M530 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and M530.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Kodak M530 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S200 will have a benefit in sensor technology.