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Canon S90 vs Kodak M530

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon S90
(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
Kodak M530
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Kodak M530

 S90 M530 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon S90

 M530 S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Kodak M530

 S90 M530 
AnnouncedApril 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

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

Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography factors
Kodak M530 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography features
Kodak M530 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography details
Kodak M530 Travel photography details
63
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging features
Kodak M530 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon S90 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot S90Kodak EasyShare M530
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