Canon S90 vs Kodak M530
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34 Features
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Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Successor is Canon S95
(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
- Announced January 2010

Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon S90 versus Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the M530 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and M530 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

The S90 was released 4 months after the M530 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S90 grades versus the M530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 and Kodak EasyShare M530. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Kodak M530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Kodak M530
S90 | M530 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon S90
M530 | S90 |
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Common features in the Canon S90 and Kodak M530
S90 | M530 | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S90 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S90 versus Kodak M530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S90 compared to the M530.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and M530 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and M530.
To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S90 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Kodak M530 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

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Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Kodak EasyShare M530 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S90 | Kodak EasyShare M530 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-04-08 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-6L | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $599 | $110 |